Westport Police Department Offers Citizens' Police Academy

WESTPORT, CT — The Westport Police Department will offer a Citizens’ Police Academy starting on September 8, to give participants a better understanding of the role of the police department in the community.

According to officials, the academy will be limited to 24 people, who will participate in classes designed to take them through the various aspects of law enforcement. The academy's instructors are some of the highly trained and experienced members of the Westport Police Department.

In addition to the classes, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the different divisions and specialized units of the department, as well as how the department operates. They will experience a “ride-a-long” with an officer from the patrol division, and they will also receive CPR/AED certification.

Classes will be held every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for nine weeks.

The free academy is open to Westport residents age 21 and older. For more information about the academy and/or to receive an application, contact Westport Police Detective Commander Lieutenant Jillian Cabana at (203) 341-6009.