Central Marin Police Authority to Hold First-Ever Citizens Academy

MARIN COUNTY, CA -- The Central Marin Police Authority is presenting its first-ever Citizen Police Academy, with classes to begin in February.

The academy, which is free and open to adults age 18 and over who live or work in Larkspur, Corte Madera, or San Anselmo, offers community members an inside look at law enforcement and the opportunity to gain a better understanding of their police department.

The Citizen Police Academy is scheduled to begin Thursday, Feb. 9 and meet once a week for eight consecutive weeks, ending on March 30. Classes are to be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The course is designed to provide an overview of the agency’s function and operational procedures. In the weekly presentations by department personnel, students are introduced to a wide range of topics and learn about different areas of police work, such as CSI, Detectives, Special Response Team, DUI investigation, and more.

Also included is a tour of both police stations and the opportunity to go on a ride-a-long with a uniformed patrol officer. For more information, see the class flyer and the application form on the Central Marin Police website at www.centralmarinpolice.org/270/CMPA-Citizen-Academy

Class size is limited so applications should be submitted as soon as possible. The application deadline for the first class is Friday, Dec. 30. For questions about the academy, contact Administrative Assistant Zaneta Feleo at zfeleo@centralmarinpolice.org or (415) 927-5150.

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