Wilmington Police Department Citizen Academy

1 Adelaide Street,Wilmington MA 01887

07 March, 2022

Description

The 2022 Wilmington Wilmington Police Department Citizen Academy will kick off on Monday, March 7 The 2022 Wilmington Wilmington Police Department Citizen Academy will kick off on Monday, March 7. Made possible through a generous grant from the Cummings Foundation, the Citizen Police Academy gives residents an opportunity to interact with Wilmington Police Officers and to learn about policing in society today. Topics expected to be covered are Introduction to the Wilmington PD, the Massachusetts Court System, Traffic Safety, Working as A Patrol Officer, Criminal Investigations, Drugs, Scams, and Police Officer Use of Force. This year we are also including a CPR basics course! (Please note this is not a CPR certification course) Graduates from the Citizen Police Academy will not only have a better understanding of the operations of the Wilmington Police Department, but they will also have a greater understanding of the daily tasks and challenges that Wilmington Police Officers face each day The 7 week program will be held from 6-9 pm on March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, & 25. Participants are expected to commit to the full class schedule and must attend a minimum of 6 of the 7 evenings. Questions about the program, can be directed to Sergeant Matthew Stavro at [email protected]. PLEASE NOTE THAT AT THE CURRENT TIME MASKS ARE REQUIRED IN ALL TOWN BUILDINGS. POTENTIAL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: • Minimum age of 21 • Live or Work in Wilmington* • No serious criminal history • No open criminal cases *Wilmington residents will be given preference if class becomes full.