Citizen Police Academy

Overview

The Citizen's Police Academy provides citizens with a better understanding of the Canyon Police Department.  

The academy consists of eight (8) weeks of instruction meeting Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 9:00 pm in the Adobe Room at the Cole Community Center, 301 16th Street.  Attending the academy will not certify you to work as a police officer, but it will give you insight into police work and you'll have fun along the way.

Each week a different area of the criminal justice system is covered. Instructors represent a cross section of the department and other law enforcement professionals each of who are well qualified in their field.

Who May Attend the Citizen's Police Academy

Any interested citizen who resides or works in the City of Canyon is encouraged to attend.  Citizens involved with the community in some way, such as youth involvement, neighborhood watch, and neighborhood groups are very important to the academy. You must be at least 18 years of age.  If you are interested in applying for admission to the Canyon Police Department Citizen's Police Academy, please fill out an application and fax it to (806) 655-5007, email it to chernandez@canyontx.com,  or mail it to:

Canyon Police Department
301 16th Street
Canyon, TX 79015

An Application can also be mailed to you by calling 806-655-5005, or picked up at Canyon Police Department.

Due to the sensitive nature of some of the topics, applicants will be subject to a limited background check to determine their suitability. The check will be limited to criminal history and warrant information and will not be used for any other purposes nor shared with any other persons or entities.  Those selected for the next academy will be contacted by phone and in writing. Prospective students must commit to and attend a majority of the classes.  

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What is the Citizen's Police Academy?

The Canyon Police Department has found that education has been most effective in gaining understanding and support from the community.  The Citizen's Police Academy offers citizens insight into how police officers perform their duties and how the department serves the community.

Mission of the Academy

The purpose of the Citizen's Police Academy is to foster better communication between citizens and police through education.  The academy creates a focus of well-informed citizens who possess greater insight into police practices and services.  

Graduates of the academy are encouraged to share their knowledge and experiences with the community as the opportunity arises.  Everyone benefits from enhancing citizen understanding of the role and function of their Police Department.

Course Description

The academy consists of an eight-week class which meets once a week with the exception on one Saturday.  Each class consists of a three-hour block of instruction every Thursday night from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  This instruction is comprehensive, covering a different area of the Police Department each week.  Certified police officers, supervisors, and civilian instructors with particular expertise will conduct each topic.

The Academy is held at the Cole Community Center at 301 16th Street, Canyon, Texas 79015.

All classes are free with completed and approved application.

Topics Covered

The Canyon Citizens Police Academy covers such diverse topics as:

  • Patrol Procedures
  • MILO Simulator Training
  • Emergency Response Team Operations / Hostage Negotiations
  • Range Day and Weapon Safety
  • Crime Scene Processing
  • Communications
  • CRASE / Less Lethal Use of Force
  • Crime / Narcotic Prevention
  • Jail Procedures

A vital part of the Academy is participation in a variety of "hands-on" learning experiences.  Students will also have the option, on a voluntary basis, to "Ride-a-Long" with a patrol officer during his/her shift, or sit with a communication center dispatcher.

Instruction in these and other topics will consist of lectures, demonstrations, tours and hands-on experiences.

For more information, please contact:

Sgt. Carlos Hernandez
chernandez@canyontx.com
Phone: 806-655-5005
Fax: 806-655-5007

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