The Hopkinsville Police Department will conduct its 16th Citizen’s Police Academy in August of 2015.
The eight week long program highlights the activities of the department and gives the public a chance to see what the department does on a daily basis. The classes are taught by members of the department, which gives the class members a chance to meet officers in a positive environment.
Topics covered will include Patrol, Investigations, K-9 Demonstrations, Firearms Training, and Crime Stoppers. Each class participant may also attend a Saturday live fire exercise at the department’s firearms range. The class culminates with a graduation ceremony and dinner, with certificates awarded to all that complete the course.
For those interested in becoming a member of the 16th class, applications can be picked up at the Hopkinsville Police Department on West 1st Street, or downloaded by going to the City of Hopkinsville website.
Applications will be accepted at the police department until Monday August 17, 2015.
A brief background check will be conducted on each applicant and each class member will be notified of his/her selection. The academy is limited to 20 students, and all students must be 18 years of age or older. The class meets one day a week on Thursdays for eight weeks at 6 p.m., with each class lasting approximately two hours.
For more information, contact Hopkinsville Police Officer John Bracey at (270)887-8534 or (270)890-1500.