Registration Open For Wilmington Police Departments Citizen Police Academy

WILMINGTON, MA -- The Wilmington Police Department received a grant from the Cummings Foundation to offer a Citizen police Academy beginning November 2. The program is open to Wilmington residents and will offer an overview of community policing topics including an introduction to the Wilmington PD, criminal/Constitutional law, the Massachusetts Court System, traffic safety, working as a patrol officer, drugs, scam investigations, and police officer use of force.

"Graduates from the Citizen Police Academy will not only have a better understanding of the operations of the Wilmington Police Department, but they will also have a greater understanding of the daily tasks and challenges that Wilmington Police Officers face each day," the department said in a statement announcing the Citizen Police Academy.

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Classes will be held on November 2, 6, 9, 13 and 16 from 6-9 pm and class size is limited to 20 Wilmington residents who will commit to attending all class sessions. Participants must be a Wilmington resident, be at least 21 years old, and have no serious criminal history.

People with questions about the program or who are interested in participating should contact Officer Matt Starvo at mstavro@wpd.org or by calling 978-658-5071, ext. 240. When emailing, include your full name, date of birth, address, and the best phone number to reach you.

Photo by Wilmington Police Department.

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