Elmhurst Citizens' Police Academy Starts August

ELMHURST, IL — If you're interested in law enforcement and want a chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at what Elmhurst cops do, here's a great chance. The 12-week Citizens' Police Academy starts in late August.

"The program provides participants with a better understanding of some of the challenges faced by police officers in the field as well as insight into how and why certain situations might be resolved in a particular manner," police said. "Many of the classes offer opportunities for hands-on participation with actual police equipment and training procedures."

The class will take place every Wednesday from Aug. 29 to Nov. 14, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The academy is free, but police are limiting the attendance to 25 students, who must be 21 or older and either live or work in Elmhurst.

This is part of what they'll be covering:

• laws of arrest, search and seizure
• investigations and crime analysis
• DUI and traffic enforcement
• traffic stops
• range and firearms training
• crisis negotiation

Click here for the application or call 630-530-3061.

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