Lakewood Citizen Police Academy Begins Soon

LAKEWOOD, CO - From the City of Lakewood: Participate in the Lakewood Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy, an 11-week program that gives residents an understanding of law enforcement and the department. Learn what happens with traffic enforcement and accident investigations, how crime scene investigations are conducted, how calls are received and handled, what happens to victims and witnesses after the crimes are investigated and much more. Classes begin March. 11.

Do you want insight about how the Lakewood Police Department performs its duties, makes decisions and serves the community? Do you have an interest in learning more about police ethics, SWAT, gangs, traffic enforcement, narcotics, patrol procedures, K-9, crime scene investigations and more? Since its inception in 1989, the Citizen Police Academy has been successful in strengthening bonds between the community and the Police Department. The Academy reveals aspects of policing not generally known to the public, and it improves the understanding of what it's like to be a police agent.

Graduates of the academy may apply to assist the department in a variety of interesting efforts. Newly gained understanding of the Police Department will enable you to invest your energy and talent for the good of our community.