Tewksbury Police Department to Conduct 2nd Annual Citizen Police Academy

(Editor's note: The following infromation was submitted by Police Chief Timothy Sheehan.)

What is the Tewksbury Citizen Police Academy? The Citizen Police Academy is a series of nine classes sponsored by the Tewksbury Police Department. It is held to educate citizens about the Tewksbury Police Department, its organizational structure, operational units, and role in the Community.

Participants are instructed by members of the Department as to the responsibilities of their various units. Citizens gain an understanding of the challenges facing law enforcement in today’s society. Students are given the opportunity not only to learn but to offer ideas and solutions. The goal of the Academy is to develop a unique partnership between citizens and their Police Department that benefits both.

Who can attend? The Tewksbury Police Department Citizens Police Academy is offered to all residents 18 years or older.  Participants must have no felony convictions on their criminal record. A background check is conducted on all applicants.  Candidates must be able to commit to the class schedule, only one excused absence will be allowed in order to graduate and receive a Certificate of Completion.

When is the next Citizen Police Academy?  The next Citizen Academy begins April 24^th and continues to the graduation on June 19^th. The academy is held at the Tewksbury Police Department. Classes are held for nine weeks from 7PM-9PM each Wednesday night. June 12^th class “Refuse to be a Victim” will run from 5:30-9PM.

Topics include: Criminal Law, Criminal Investigations, Domestic Violence, Motor Vehicle Law, Identity Theft, Internet Safety, K-9 Operations, and more…

An Application to the Citizens' Police Academy can be found attached to this story as a PDF.

Applications can also be downloaded on the Tewksbury Police Department website and mailed/emailed/hand delivered by April 23^rd to:

Tewksbury Police Department

Attn: Safety Officer Jennie Welch

jwelch@tewksbury-ma.gov

918 Main Street Tewksbury, MA 01876

For more information, call 978-851-7373, ext. 230