Concord Police are Accepting Applications for their Citizen's Police Academy

From the Concord Police Department

CONCORD -- Chief Joseph O'Connor is pleased to announce that the Concord Police Department is now accepting applicants for their citizen's academy next month.

The 10-week citizen's police academy will begin on Oct. 5, with classes held every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at the police station. Participants will learn about what officers and dispatchers do on a day-to-day basis with interactive activities.

Topics/classes include:

• Community Policing
• Tour of the station and the dispatch room
• Tour of the Middlesex Jail and House of Correction
• New recruit training
• Officer safety
• Motor vehicle law
• Domestic violence
• D.A.R.E program
• Information on frauds/scams
• Explanations on use of force and Tasers
• Active shooter training
• Drunk driving
• "Shoot don’t shoot" patrol operations

"The academy is a great opportunity for residents to come into the station and learn about their police department," Chief O'Connor said. "We're excited to offer this course to the public and encourage citizens to sign up."

Those interested in participating in the academy should contact Inspector Jeff Shelley at Jshelley@concordma.gov with a brief summary of who you are and why you would like to attend.