Join The Metropolitan Police's Spring Community Engagement Academy

GEORGETOWN, DC — Are you interested in the Metropolitan Police Department's daily operations? If so, MPD is currently preparing for the Spring 2017 Cohort of the Community Engagement Academy.

The Academy began in the summer of 2015 when MPD noticed how many community members were interested in police matters. This six week, 28 hour training program allows interested community members the ability to learn firsthand about the positive aspects and the challenges police encounter.

Topics include:

• Overview of the Recruit Training Program
• Common Policing Scenarios and Challenges
• Juvenile Issues and Youth Investigations
• Overview of Patrol Services and Station Tour
• Overview of Specialized Policing Units (e.g., K-9, bomb squad, harbor patrol)
• Use of Force Discussion
• Discussion on Relevant Policing Topics with Command Staff Members

There are three cohorts of the Community Engagement Academy held annually (Summer, Fall, and Spring). Over 100 community members from all seven police districts have completed the program.

Participants must undergo a basic background check prior to participation.

You can fill out an interest application here.

For more information, please contact: Marvin (Ben) Haiman, Director of Office of Volunteer Coordination at marvin.haiman@dc.gov or (202) 270-1688.

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