Registrations for the Spring, 2012 class will begin in December, 2011.
The Citizens’ Police Academy (CPA) is an exclusive opportunity for individuals with professional or personal interest in community policing to acquire knowledge on police issues, practices and operations in the City of Edmonton with a desire of applying course materials to community policing issues and ability to pass information on to community stakeholders.
Target Community: West Edmonton
While priority will be given to those who reside within the EPS Divisional boundaries of West Edmonton, applications will be accepted by those outside the geographical boundaries based upon the level of community involvement and/or organizational affiliation. (i.e. EFCL/ENW)
Dates: Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm, March 20 - June 12, 2012.
Location: Edmonton Police Service training facility located at 10173 - 97 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 0L4
View the brochure
Download 2012 Citizen's Police Academy Application
When you participate in CPA, you will:
- Make a difference in your community
- Increase your knowledge of community policing
- Discover crime prevention strategies
- Better understand your police service
Other benefits include:
- Increased awareness of current policing issues
- Knowledge of the complexities and subtleties of police work
- Greater understanding of community involvement in crime and safety issues
- Tools to assist in making your community safer
- Opportunity to connect with others in the community concerned about the same issues as yourself
- Open and ongoing dialogue between the community and the Edmonton Police Service.
Requirements to attend:
- 18 years or older
- Undergo a Police Information Check
- Able to attend 9 of the 12 classes
- Employed or a Volunteer of a community group, agency, organization or society which works in partnership with the EPS
For more information email: citizenspoliceacademy@edmontonpolice.ca
Topics covered:
Over the course of 13 weeks, your class will cover many aspects of the police service, with a strong emphasis on community policing. Through interactive, hands on learning, practical demonstrations, real life scenarios and case studies, you will cover topics including:
- Basic Criminal Law
- A Day in the Life of a Police Officer
- Community Policing
- Crime Scene Investigation
Economic Crimes Child Protection Homicide Gangs Drugs Graffiti Problem Solving History of Policing
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: March 2, 2012
Comments from past participants
"A Very valuable and educational course for all citizens to become better educated and more aware of our police service
CPA Participant —Spring, 2010"
"This course was thrilling at every class. I was amazed by the instructors and other senior members of the Edmonton Police Service.”
CPA Participant—Winter, 2010
“I appreciated being able to connect with other community groups and city organizations who work alongside the police.”
CPA Participant—Spring, 2010
“This opportunity allowed me to meet outstanding Police Officers and Role Models and helped me learn why community involvement is so important. “
CPA Participant—Spring, 2010