Troy Citizens Police Academy Offers Real-Life Experiences

TROY, MI — The Troy Police Department is offering citizens a chance to see “who we are and what we do” in the upcoming eight-week Citizens Police Academy.

The program, which runs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on consecutive Tuesdays, Sept. 13-Nov 1, offers a snapshot into how police officers perform their duties and serve the public. If offers both classroom instruction and practical experience.

The Citizens Police Academy is open to the public; however, preference will be given to Troy residents, business owners, and employees of businesses in the city. Class size is limited and applicants are chosen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Eligible applicants will be subject to a background investigation before consideration. Attendees are required to sign a waiver and must be able to stand for up to 60 minutes.

Presentations are scheduled at the Troy Police Department Emergency Operations Center,500 West Big Beaver Road, the Troy Fire & Police Training Center at 4850 John R, and Fire Station No. 3 at 2400 West Big Beaver Road. There is no cost to attend the program.

The curriculum for the Academy will include facility tours and presentations on the following:

• Administration
• Community policing
• Communications
• Road patrol
• Traffic safety
• Tactical support
• K-9 unit
• Evidence technicians
• Special task forces
• Criminal investigation
• Crisis negotiation
• Taser demonstration
• Training
• Defensive tactics
• Staff inspections
• Firearms range
• Lockup
• Ride-along
• Emergency response
• Hazmat
• Fire department

Interested persons may obtain an application and waiver at the Police Department’s walk-up desk; on the website; and also on our Facebook page.

Applications must be submitted on or before Friday, Aug. 26,and can be mailed, faxed, or hand-delivered. Questions can be directed to Terry Colussi at (248) 524-3454 or Pat Gladysz at (248) 524-3451.