Troy Police to Hold Citizens Academy Tuesday

Have you ever wondered what a typical work day is like for a member of the police force? What about for an officer right here in Troy?

The Troy Police Department will hold a Citizens Police Academy, a seven-week session that will give residents of the community a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement.

The first session will meet on Feb. 5, and will run over the next six consecutive Tuesdays from 6:30-10 p.m. The program will conclude on March 19.

During the academy, residents will learn firsthand how police officers perform their duties and work together to serve the community and make it a safe place. The program will be conducted in a classroom-like setting with chances for real hands-on experience including riding along in an official police car and answering a call from the dispatch center.

Presentations will take place at the Troy Police Department Emergency Operations Center, the Troy Fire & Police Training Center as well as Troy Fire Station No. 3.

The Feb. 5 session will be held at the Police Department and will cover the day-to-day workings of the Operations Division including Road Patrol, Crime Prevention, Traffic Safety Unit and the Evidence Technician Unit.

The program is free of charge but all attendees were required to pre-register.