The Seattle Police Department is taking applications for its spring Community Police Academy that begins March 18. The academy is a ten-week program that meets every Thursday from 5:30 to 9:15 p.m. through May 20.
The Community Police Academy is designed to provide Seattle residents with an opportunity to learn firsthand about the job of a police officer and how the Seattle Police Department works. Classes focus on patrol procedures and operations, internal investigations, the criminal justice process, crime scene investigation, bias crimes, narcotics, SWAT, use of force, defensive tactics, firearms/mock scenes, domestic violence, elder abuse, and arrest procedures.
Students will also get the opportunity to ride along with officers on patrol and visit the 911 call center. Deadline to submit applications (.pdf) is January 29. Click here for more information or call 206-684-8672.