ICYMI: Wayland Police Department Citizen Police Academy Begins in September

WAYLAND, MA—The Wayland Police Department recently announced the 2017 Wayland Police Department Citizen Police Academy schedule. The CPA will be held on Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. beginning Sept. 14 until graduation on Nov. 2. This eight-week program is designed to teach interested individuals about the various tasks that are performed by Wayland Police Officers in the community.

The course exposes students to topics such as: Criminal/Constitutional Law, Motor Vehicle Law, Domestic Violence, Criminal Investigations and much more, said the announcement. Students are also afforded an opportunity to “ride-along” for part of a shift with a Wayland Police Officer. The course is designed to give interested individuals a better understanding of police operations in Wayland and the value of the investment made for public safety.

Space is limited for this course. Applications are available at the Wayland Police Department, by calling the Citizen Police Academy director, Detective Sergeant Jamie D. Berger at 508-358-1722, or by email at jberger@wayland.ma.us.