Crime & Safety

Enfield Citizens Police Academy On Tap For April

The academy will take place at the Enfield Police Department.

The Enfield Citizens Police Academy will take place at the Enfield Police Department.
The Enfield Citizens Police Academy will take place at the Enfield Police Department. (Tim Jensen/Patch )

ENFIELD, CT — The Enfield Police Department is hosting its annual 10-week Citizen's Police Academy for 2022 in April.

The academy will take place at the Enfield Police Department on Tuesdays beginning April 5, police said.

Classes are slated for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and seats are being offered on a first-come first-served basis.

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The Citizen’s Police Academy is both a hands-on and classroom experience that allows participants to learn how the Enfield Police Department uses its resources to help the community.

Topics covered include:

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  • Canine
  • CREST (SWAT) Operations
  • Community Policing
  • Search and Seizure
  • Hostage Negotiation
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Police Hiring and Training Process
  • Aviation Unit (Drone Operations)

Attendees must be 16 years of age or older and interested parties are encouraged to contact Lt. Thomas Foy at tfoy@enfield.org or (860) 763-6400 X1125.

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