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1. What is the purpose of conducting a citizen's police academy?

The purpose of conducting a citizen's police academy is to give the public a working knowledge and understanding of the Police Department’s policies and procedures and the local criminal justice system, through a series of classes involving instruction by police officers.

2. Where did the concept of a citizen's police academy originate?

Orlando, Florida was the first U.S. city to conduct a citizen's police academy in 1984. It now serves as the prototype for other citizen's police academies across the United States.

3. In what way will a citizen's police academy improve police-community relations?

We feel that the more information the public has about the Police Department, the more understanding, communication, and trust will exist between the community and the Police Department.