Canton will host Citizens Police Academy
Mar.18, 2015 PLYMOUTH EAGLE.
Plymouth Michigan News
“We recognize the value of transparency in police work, and believe in the age-old concept of the police are the public and the public are the police.”
The Canton Township Police Department will offer some very special training April 23 through May 28.
The department is planning a new Citizens Police Academy for individuals who are interested in acquiring insight and knowledge on how the police department works to serve the Canton community, according to Canton Public Safety Director Todd Mutchler.
Individuals attending the academy will be educated on the policies and operational procedures of the department through presentations, demonstrations and hands-on activities, Mutchler said. Students’ personal knowledge on law enforcement’s role in the criminal justice system will be enhanced, as well as their understanding of the training and education required for police officers to effectively handle the challenges of police work, he said.
“Academy participants will gain insight into the difficult challenges law enforcement personnel face on a daily basis through interesting and informative instruction,” said Mutchler.
The overall mission of the Citizens Police Academy is to develop positive relationships between citizens and police officers, enhancing cooperation, understanding, and general good will.
“We recognize the value of transparency in police work, and believe in the age-old concept of the police are the public and the public are the police,” said Mutchler.
“The department conducted several well-received Citizen Police Academy classes in the early 1980s, and we feel the timing was right to reinstate this educational program for a cross-section of citizens of our community,” he added.
Canton Police Department Citizens Police Academy will continue for six weeks from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays April 23 – May 28, with one Saturday morning session on May 23. Class size is limited for this free program.
Applicants must be 21 or older, live or work in Canton Township and have no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions in the past three years. Applicants will be subject to a background check.
Applications are available online at www.cantonpublicsafety.org, or in person at the front desk of the Canton Police Department located at 1150 S. Canton Center Road. Applications will be accepted until March 15. Questions can be directed to Staff Operations Sgt. James Harrison at (734) 394-5411.
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