The 36th Citizen’s Police Academy is now taking applications
Television shows like Cops and Law and Order make a decent attempt at depicting reality. But, if you really want to know the true reality of police work you should participate in the Citizen’s Police Academy.
The Idaho Falls Police Department is still taking application for the 36th session of the IFPD Citizen’s Police Academy which begins on March 21.
This free 10-week class gives residents an inside look into the interworking of law enforcement as they learn about traffic stops, accident investigations, DUI and traffic enforcement, crime scene investigations, K-9s, building searches, patrol tactics, the SWAT team and law enforcement partnerships.
Most importantly class participants will have the opportunity to meet police officers and hear first-hand about what it is like to work and serve with the IFPD.
“As a graduate of the Citizen’s Academy I highly recommend this class,” IFPD Spokesperson Joelyn Hansen said. “Anyone that has ever watched television police shows or is just curious about police officers will thoroughly enjoy this class as they get a better understanding of police work. Plus, it’s just plain fun.”
Classes are held every Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. at the IFPD Training Annex Building, located at 750 Park Ave.
Anyone interested in the class is encouraged to visit the IFPD website and click on the “Citizen’s Police Academy” link or by stopping by the police station at 605 N. Capital Ave. All applications must be turned into the IFPD by March 14. Space is limited so hurry and apply.
For additional information please contact Community Projects Coordinator Joelyn Hansen at 612-8655 or jhansen@idahofallsidaho.gov.
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