The New Albany Police Department is excited to launch a new round of Citizen Police Academy classes in January 2023! This free, interactive nine-week training program is designed to provide insight into law enforcement and a working knowledge of the values and operations of the New Albany Police Department. Participants learn about the unique challenges faced by law enforcement as they take part in tabletop exercises and real-life scenarios that require split-second decision making. Taught by New Albany Police Department personnel, instruction has been designed to inform residents about various topics and provide opportunities for engagement and community input. Topics of instruction may include:
Orientation to law enforcement and modern policing
Patrol and emergency dispatch operations
Criminal law/search and seizure
Control and arrest tactics, response to resistance, and traffic stops
Drug enforcement
Shoot/don’t shoot judgment scenarios
Crime scene investigation
Enrollment in the CPA is not designed to train the participant for a career in law enforcement.
Residents of the City of New Albany, Plain Township, and the New Albany-Plain Local School District who are at least 18 years of age are welcome to apply. Where space is limited, priority will be given to New Albany residents and applicants must commit to attending seven of the nine weekly sessions.
Applications may be submitted beginning October 1 through the form at the bottom of this page and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. All applicants will be subject to a background check and the New Albany Police Department reserves the right to deny acceptance to any applicant. Applicants will be notified by email that the NAPD received their application, and applicants will receive further emails regarding their acceptance into the program. The deadline to apply is October 31.
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