Glendale Citizens Police Academy Opportunity Still Available

The Glendale Police Department will be offering their 16th Citizens Police Academy, starting THURSDAY, September 30th, 2010. The response has been outstanding so get your applications in soon.

The Citizens Police Academy (CPA) meets from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for ten-weeks. Individuals who apply must be at least 18 years of age and live OR work in Glendale. The classes will provide an in-depth view into various areas of law enforcement. It is an educational and informative program that allows citizens the opportunity to learn about the issues that effect law enforcement efforts in the City of Glendale, and how to develop a partnership with the police department.

In general, the CPA covers diverse topics such as media relations, a police ride-along, narcotics enforcement, defense and arrest tactics, criminal investigations, crime prevention, drunken driving detection, canine division, and weapons demonstrations including the Taser X-26.

For more information regarding the program or to have a brochure send to you via fax or email call Officer Joel Dhein in the Crime Prevention Unit at 414-228-1741 or email him at j.dhein@glendale-wi.org. You can also pick up a CPA brochure and application at the Glendale Police Department located at 5909 North Milwaukee River Pkwy.