The Pasadena Police Department wants to invite you to the 45th Community Police Academy(CPA). It starts August 3rd at the Pasadena Police Department and runs through September 21, 2017. It will be every Thursday night from 5:30pm to 9:00pm with the exception of one day class to be determined. If you are interested and would like an application please email Karla Kauhola at kkauhola@cityofpasadena.net or Sarah Presley at spresley@cityofpasadena.net.
You can also call 626 744-4550 for more information. Class size is limited. We are looking forward to this class and can not wait to get started.
Citizen Police Academy
The Citizen Police Academy (CPA) is an informative, eight-week classroom series that gives an inside look at Pasadena Police operations while discussing the principles of community policing. The purpose of the class is to promote a greater awareness and better understanding of local law enforcement’s continuously changing role in the community.
Presented in a friendly, casual environment, the class covers a wide variety of subject areas including police communications, criminal law and procedures (laws of arrest), street crime enforcement / investigations, field identification, weaponless defense training, youth programs and more. The course concludes with a graduation dinner, where students receive a certificate of completion.
Requirements:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Live, work or, own property in Pasadena
- No felony convictions
- No misdemeanor convictions within one year of application
Classes meet on Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:30 pm at the Pasadena Police Department. If you would like to apply for an upcoming class, please contact the Community Services Section at (626) 744-4551 for more information.
*Citizen Police Academy is not intended to make the participant a police officer nor does the acceptance of an application guarantee a placement in the class.
