Tredyffrin Police Department To Hold Citizens Police Academy

TREDYFFRIN, PA -- Each year, the Tredyffrin Township Police Department holds a Citizens Police Academy for residents as part of its community crime prevention program. The program is designed to increase understanding between citizens and police officers through training and open communications, police said in a press release.

The township's Community Policing Unit organizes the academy. The goal is to inform the public on current crime trends, and to empower them to avoid becoming a victim of crime.

"The academy is an excellent program to bring the community and police department closer together through mutual understanding and training. By participating in this program, citizens promote community involvement - which is one of the most powerful forces any law enforcement agency has in the fight against crime," retired Officer Larry Meoli said.

Academy course highlights include: Criminal investigation, patrol procedures, domestic violence awareness, DUI and drug investigations, traffic law enforcement procedures, overview of the criminal justice system and a tour of the police facility, 911 Center, and a local fire company, according to the press release.

The 2016 CPA classes will be every Tuesday night from September 13 through November 22. Classes will last from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. each night.

Please contact Officer Joseph Butler for any additional questions or help. (610) 408-3654 jbutler@tredyffrin.org. For an application, please see here.

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