Citizens Police Academy Brochure               

Click on the link above to obtain a copy of the citizen's academy brochure in a pdf file format.

The Citizens Police Academy is a concept borrowed from the British. Specifically, from the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary, Middlemoor Exeter.  In other words, in 1977 two small police departments in England established a Police Night School, or what is now known throughout the United States as The Citizen Police Academy.

The idea came about when citizens let their local police agencies know that they were anxious to learn how their police department operated. Once the agency or constabulary decided to explore the possibility of a citizen night school, it became apparent that even the most affluent and well disposed member of the public was almost totally ignorant of the features of police work which the average police officer takes for granted.  The people who attended the Academy came form every walk of life including professionals, students, media personalities and domestic engineers.

They found that the Academy quickly developed eagerness among the participants to not only learn about the services available through local law enforcement, but it also started to bridge the gap between the community and law enforcement and actually created a closer bond and mutual understanding.  

The Savage Police Department Citizens Academy will take place based upon community interest and police department time availability.

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