Crime & Safety

Registration Open for Romeoville Citizens Police Academy

Get more insight into local law enforcement with 12-week course.

Registration is open now through Aug. 29 for the Romeoville Citizens Police Academy.

Taught by the Romeoville Police Department, this 12-week course gives citizens of the community a working knowledge of the Romeoville Police Department. Get to know the members of the Police Department and better understand how and why officers make the decisions they do.

A different topic is taught each week:

Gang awarenessLaw (criminal/traffic)Traffic Stops/Radar (hands on)Firearm safetyK-9 procedureAnd an opportunity for a patrol ride-a-long

Applicants must be 18 years of age. Applications are due by Friday, Aug. 29. The first class begins Sept. 16 and meets each subsequent Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for 12 weeks. Click here for more information.

Applications can be picked up/dropped off at the Romeoville Police Department, 1050 W. Romeo Rd. or mailed. Applications are also available by clicking here.

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