Chester citizens hold police academy

Chester, PA – Applications are now being accepted for Citizen Police Academy in Chester, Pennsylvania, which starts November 2, 2010. This unique learning experience, conducted by the Chester Police Department, is designed to give citizens a better understanding of the mission and operations of the police department. 

The 12-week course consists of one two-hour session per week that gives the citizen an opportunity to learn about a wide range of law enforcement topics. With the purpose of bringing the police and the community closer together, participants are taught the basics of criminal law, search and seizure, patrol tactics, firearms, domestic violence and many other subjects. As part of the course studies, participants will talk with many of the patrol officers and members of the command staff. All this takes place in a safe and entertaining training environment. Graduation will be held on February 1, 2011. 

In order to apply, residents should visit the Chester Police Substation at 2600 W. 9^th Street in Community Hospital. For more information about the Citizen’s Police Academy, please contact Officer Robert Jones at 610-633-8397.