Citizens Police Academy
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the Police Academy Alumni Association)
The Wheeling Police Department's next Citizen's Police
Academy is scheduled for September 4, 2008 to November 13,
2008. These FREE classes will meet Thursday evenings from 7:00pm to
9:30pm and will cover just about everything of interest
concerning Law Enforcement in Wheeling. This course allows
residents an inside look at the expertise and operations of
their Police Department. Applications can be obtained from
either the Police Department or on line. Seats are
limited, so register early. Residents wanting more
information should contact the Crime Prevention Unit at:
1-847-459-2994
Instruction will take place in the Wheeling Municipal
Complex at 255 W. Dundee Rd., Wheeling Illinois.
Purpose of the
Academy
The Academy is designed to increase understanding between
citizens and the police through education. Our intent is to
acquaint citizens with law enforcement's role in the criminal
justice system, and to provide increased understanding of the
tasks police officers face in their daily work.
With better understanding, it becomes easier for
police and citizens to find realistic solutions to neighborhood
problems.
Instructors
The instructors are officers and personnel from the Department
who teach their own areas of expertise. Each has years of
training and experience in the subject. The officers also bring
street experience into the classroom.
Subjects
The initial session will include an introduction, an orientation
and presentation on the history and organization of the Wheeling
Police Department. In the weeks that follow, topics will include
information on specific department units, including patrol,
Traffic, Crime Prevention/Community Relations, Forensic Evidence and
investigations. Law enforcement issues that will be discussed
include domestic violence, child abuse, use of force, criminal
law, major
crimes and community policing.
 During the
10 weeks, there will also be
demonstrations by the Northern Illinois Police Alarm Systems (NIPAS)
and Duke, the Wheeling Police Canine.
Upon completion of the 10 weeks, Academy
members will have the option to ride in a patrol car for one shift to see
first-hand what officers see and hear, and what they are trained
to do under a variety of circumstances. Graduates also have the
option of joining the Wheeling Police Department's Citizens
Patrol.
Throughout, participants are encouraged to ask
questions and discuss topics with department personnel.
How are participants
selected?
The department attempts to reflect the broadest possible range
within our community; this includes young and old, men and
women, and representatives of schools, businesses and civic
groups.
To Apply
Call or e-mail us for and application. Or you can print an
application from our Forms and Permits page in the Reference Desk
section of our website. Click here to go to the Forms and
Permits page. You will be notified if you are selected for
the next session. There is no fee for the Academy.
The Wheeling Police Department's philosophy of
Problem Oriented Policing is being designed to build a
partnership with our citizens. The partnership will work to find
solutions to Identified Issues in our neighborhoods, on our
streets and in our industrial and commercial areas.
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