Mark your Calendars! Skokie Police Department Hosts the 34th Citizens Police Academy

The fall session of the Skokie Citizens Police Academy begins Tuesday, September 1, 2015. The classes are free and open to adults who live or work in Skokie and are 18 years of age or older. The 12-week academy is held on Tuesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Skokie Police Department Headquarters, 7300 Niles Center Road. The academy concludes Tuesday, November 17, 2015 with a small graduation ceremony.

The course covers a wide variety of topics, including the canine unit, criminal and civil law, crime prevention, patrol procedures, Tactical Intervention Unit, the Youth Outreach program, evidence, traffic stops, 9-1-1 telecommunications use of force and investigations. During the session participants have the opportunity to participate in a police vehicle “ride-along” and take a tour of the new station.

To enroll in the academy, please call the Skokie Police Crime Prevention Division at 847/982-5919. Space is limited and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration must be received by Friday, August 21, 2015.