Radnor Citizen's Police Academy Offers Hands-On Look At Local Policing

RADNOR TOWNSHIP, PA — Radnor Township Police are inviting members of the community to sign up for their Citizen's Police Academy program.

The 9-week program will clue cadets into the daily operations of the police department and allows them to participate in hands-on training similar to the police academy.

Radnor Township Police Sgt. Brady McHale told Patch topics in the academy include K9 units, traffic stops, SWAT teams, and the prosecution processes from members of the Delaware County District Attorney's Office.

And, for the investigations class, McHale said cadets will be thrown into a full crime scene, complete with fake blood, actors, and more, to glean how detectives handle complex cases.

Cadets will have a chance to meet the township's officers as well.

Classes are held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with the first class scheduled for Feb. 4. Hours may vary slightly depending on the topic of each class.

The academy schedule has yet to be finalized.

Residents interested in participating in the academy should complete the application online here.

Completed applications can be emailed to McHale at bmchale@radnor.org or dropped off in person at the Radnor Township Police Department, 301 Iven Ave. in Wayne.

Applications are due by Jan. 24.

Contact McHale at bmchale@radnor.org or 610-668-5606, extension 242.