Citizens Academy

ONEONTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

CITIZENS ACADEMY

{It is time for another Citizens Academy Class}

{Classes for 2018 starts January 30}

{Get your application by January 19}

EXPERIENCE WHAT BEING A POLICE OFFICER IS ALL ABOUT!

WHAT IS IT?

Taught by trained profesionals certified in their fields, the Onoenta Policse Department Citizens Academy is FREE instruction that informs citizens how Law Enforcement operates. Students are introduced to department staff members and their responsibilities. Students also receive certification in a graduation ceremony and may join the Citizens Academy Alumni Association.

WHO MAY ATTEND?

Citizens at least 16 years old, without criminal history and who live or work in Blount County.

WHY ATTEND?

Our goal is that the graduates of the Academy will use their education to lead the community in improving safety standards, to make better decisions, to promote confidence and encourage membership in the Oneonta Police Department, and to support the Law Enforcement in helping reduce crime.

WHAT TOPICS ARE COVERED?

The Citizens Academy provides detailed coverage of the following aspects of Law Enforcement.

• Introduction to and responsibilities of the command staff
• Police Dept. , 911 ,Jail
• Equipment and weapons
• Current Events
• Crime scene forensics: collection of evidence, photography, fingerprinting and autopsy
• Criminal Investigations
• Computer Forensics
• Drug Enforcement
• Functions of the Patrol Division
• Crime prevention and Community Policing 
• Driver training
• Use of force and self defense
• Gang awareness
• Laws and court procedure
• Traffic Enforcementand demonstrations
• Real life scenario based training
• Firearms safety training

AND MUCH MORE!

HOW TO APPLY ?

Download Application under Community Tab, fill out and bring or mail to

Police Department.