Citizens Police Academy

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What is the Citizen Police Academy?

As an extension of the Police Division’s community outreach & education endeavors, the Citizen Police Academy has been established to increase awareness of everyday operations carried out by the division. The program aims to educate the everyday citizen on topics relative to the officers in our community. The program was not established to convert citizens into police officers, rather to allow them to learn more about these operations and possibly inspire some to join the police force. This also allows for our officers to listen to the questions and biggest concerns of the general public.

The Citizen Police Academy of Pataskala is a great opportunity for us to demonstrate our dedication and commitment to the community. The graduates of the program will take their newly found knowledge in the community and educate others when the circumstances are correct. These individuals will also help make decisions which directly affect the city and the division. Graduates become an extra set of eyes and ears, observing and reporting any crimes or suspicious activities throughout our community.

What Does the Academy Teach?

Instruction for the program is carried out by veteran police officers and certified police instructors. The subject matter and teaching methods are similar to the traditional police academy, however, the weekly sessions are not designed to train the participant as a police officer.

Students of the program will be instructed on a variety of topics, including:

  • Criminal Law/Search & Seizure
  • Criminal Justice System
  • Drug Investigation
  • Traffic Law
  • Enforcement & Investigations
  • Laws of Arrest
  • Patrol Operations
  • Juvenile Law
  • Crime Prevention
  • Use of Force
  • Property Crimes
  • Traffic Stop Simulation
  • Community Action & Youth Services
  • Firearms Simulation Training

Who Can Participate in the Program:

City of Pataskala citizens who live or work within the city are given first priority for sign up, but we thoroughly encourage individuals who do not fall within those areas, but are still passionate about law enforcement, to apply. Prior to Academy registration, a criminal record and driving status are first checked for each submission and the City of Pataskala Division of Police reserves the right to deny acceptance to any individual with a criminal history.

Cost:

Nothing! The only cost to participants is their time. Applications can be picked up at the Police Station at 623 W. Broad Street from 8 am to 5 pm Monday- Friday.  If you have any questions please contact the police department at 740-927-5701.

Where:

The Citizen Police Academy is held in the new Police Station located at 623 W. Broad Street, Pataskala Ohio 43062.

When:

Classes start September 28, 2022 and run until December 7, 2022.