Tewksbury Opens Enrollment For Citizens Police Academy

TEWKSBURY, MA - From Tewksbury Police Department: What is the Tewksbury Citizen Police Academy? The Citizen Academy is a series of classes sponsored by the Tewksbury Police Department. It’s designed to educate attendees about the Tewksbury Police Department, its organization, operations, and role in the Community.

Participants are instructed by members of the Department as to the responsibilities of their various units. Citizens gain an understanding of the challenges facing law enforcement in today’s world. Students are given the opportunity not only to learn, but to offer ideas and solutions. The goal of the academy is to develop a unique partnership between citizens and their police department in a way that benefits both.

Who Can Attend? The Tewksbury Police Department Citizen Police Academy is offered to all residents 18 years of age or older. Participants MUST not have a criminal history. A background check is conducted on all applicants. Candidates must be able to commit to the class schedule. Only one excused absence will be allowed in order to graduate and receive a Certificate of Completion.

When is the next Citizen Police Academy? The next Citizen Academy begins April 3, 2019 and continues through graduation on May 22, 2019. The Academy is held at the Tewksbury Police Department. Classes run for eight weeks from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM each Wednesday night.

Topics may include, but are not limited to: Criminal Law, Criminal Investigations, Domestic Violence, Motor Vehicle Law, Identity Theft, Internet Safety, K9, and more…

Applications can be downloaded on the Tewksbury Police Department website at www.tewksbury-ma.gov/police-department and mailed/hand delivered by March 24, 2019 to:

Tewksbury Police Department Attention: Officer Jennie Welch 918 Main Street Tewksbury, MA 01876

(Call Community Service Officer Welch @ 978-851-7373 ext. 230 with questions)