A citizen's police academy is a program designed to acquaint community residents who are not sworn police officers with the activities of their local police department.
The programs vary by department.
One common feature is the option to participate in a ride-along with a police officer for a shift to see what a day as a police officer is like.
Programs include topics like: [1] Also see: List of other Citizens' Academies
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