It’s sorta like a Decatur 101 for Decatur Police and Fire. At least that’s how I would summarize it in one sentence.
Decatur Deputy Police Chief Keith Lee passes along this summary and application (Word)…
The Citizens Public Safety Academy (CPSA) is an exciting way to learn about police work and how the community can respond to emergencies. Through a well- prepared curriculum, taught once a week for 8 weeks, students will learn about all aspects of police operations. Academy participants will meet many of the men and women who serve in the Decatur Police and Fire Departments as they explain the functions of patrol officers, investigators, administrators, and firefighters. Academy participants will also learn how officers are trained and how one can protect against crime and fire hazards. Interesting demonstrations will illustrate the many skills and abilities police officers and fire fighters must have to effectively protect Decatur.
An important and exciting phase of the Academy is the opportunity to leave the classroom and view police work first hand by riding with patrol officers.
Applicants must submit to a limited background investigation by the Decatur Police Department that will include a check of criminal history and driving record. Individuals who do not meet the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council standards will not be accepted into the CPSA program.
Students must be a minimum of 21 years of age by the first day of class. Class space is limited, but a waiting list will be held for future classes should the demand exceed available space.
The Citizens Public Safety Academy is an excellent class to take if you want to become informed about police procedures, crime prevention and fire safety. It also gives Decatur residents and those affiliated with Decatur an opportunity to develop working relationships with our Public Safety staff. If you are interested in completing an application for the September class please contact Deputy Chief Lee at (678) 553-6620 or email him at [email protected]
THE TENTATIVE DATES OF THE 2012 CPSA ARE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 01, 2012. CLASS TIMES ARE 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY AUGUST 30, 2012
Photo courtesy of Next Stop…Decatur
I don’t think I got enough sleep last night, so I might be missing the obvious…is it one class that goes for eight sessions, or is it the same class offered eight times?
If it’s one class, I still would love to do it, but the first session is right in the middle of CoD fall break and I would miss it. So I don’t know if there would be a make-up session.
One class, eight sessions. There’s more info on the link. You need to attend six of the eight classes, do a ride-along and pass a test to “graduate”. There doesn’t appear to be any requirement that you divulge your DM screen name but, in your case, it might actually help. I think I’ll put mine on there anyway and DARE them to accept me 😉
I’m in if a portion of the ride-along is devoted to ticketing cyclists.
Careful… you don’t want to anger the Biker Peleton… Ever been stabbed with a metric allen wrench? 😉
I think it is safe to assume that all aspects of raising revenue — I mean protecting the public, yeah, that’s the ticket — will be on display.
I’m pretty sure it is a series of 8 different class meetings. I definitely wouldn’t want to be a truant for this course! 🙂
For the ride-along, do I bring my own gun? Or will firearms be provided?
No thanks. I’ve been in the back of a DPD car once. Not in any hurry to do it again, regardless of the circumstances. 😉
I have always wanted to take this class. I know that police work is tough but no one truly understands the risks involved until you participate in or watch a traffic stop. This is a great opportunity for residents. God bless our police officers who put their lives on the line to protect us everyday.