Registration Underway for Spring 2015 UK Citizen Police Academy
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 21, 2015) — What is life like for police officers? The University of Kentucky Police Department (UKPD) is offering an opportunity for citizens to gain insight into the daily functions and responsibilities of law enforcement personnel through its Citizen Police Academy (CPA), a series of seven classes covering several aspects of policing. The CPA is free. Registration is underway now for the spring 2015 academy and continues until the first day classes meet — Feb. 17.
UKPD's mission is to use this educational opportunity to foster a more cohesive relationship between law enforcement officers and the campus and Lexington communities. Graduates will be able to share knowledge in the community, thereby helping others become more familiar with police practices.
CPA classes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday nights Feb. 17-April 7, allowing for one week off during UK's Spring Break. Upon attendance at all seven courses, participants will take part in a formal graduation ceremony. Classes will be conducted in Room 249 of the Student Center.
The Citizen Police Academy is open to all UK faculty, staff, students, and members of the community who are18 years or older with no prior felony convictions. Prospective participants must complete a course application and submit to an electronic background check.
Topics presented during the Citizen Police Academy include:
• University Policing Overview
• Criminal Procedure
• K-9 Operations
• Firearms / Use of Force
• DUI
• Dignitary Protection Team
• Crisis Management and Preparedness
Course material will be presented through lecture, audio-visual aids, and interactive scenarios.
To register, go to the UKPD Citizen Police Academy webpage (http://www.uky.edu/Police/citizensacademy.html) and click the “Click here to sign up” link at the bottom of the page.
For more information about the UK Citizen Police Academy, contact Robert Pearl at rdpear2@email.uky.edu or 859-323-7447.