CITIZENS ACADEMY

The Academy is designed to encourage increased understanding of police operations.

• Enhance awareness of the Police Department's roles, capabilities and limitations.

• Develop realistic expectations of Department response.

• Bridge the gap between the community and the Police Department by building trust, respect, and a sense of cooperation

• Provide a forum for police-citizen exchange and dialogue.

The Academy provides community members with an inside look at local law enforcement.  During Academy training, students will be introduced to a wide range of topics.  The 11-week course is designed to provide citizens with an overview of the Police Department's function and operational procedures.  Academy classes are taught by civilian and sworn police personnel of the Truckee Police Department.  Participants will have the opportunity to meet many members of the Department. 

The Truckee Police Department offers one or two Academy sessions during the year.  Classes are held on one evening a week from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for eleven consecutive weeks.  Attendance is not mandatory, however it is highly encouraged.  If you miss a class session, you will be given an opportunity to attend that session in our next, upcoming class.

CLASS CURRICULUM:

We invite you to learn about our department. The classes are as follows, but are not limited to: 

Patrol Procedures, Street Activity, Tactics, Staffing Levels, Special
Operations, Gang, Graffiti, Crime Scene Scenarios
Narcotics and Related Activity
Investigations Unit
Domestic Violence
Basics of Criminal Law
Traffic Enforcement & Collisions
Driving Under the Influence
Tour of the Truckee Police Dept
Community Policing
Communications/ 911 Dispatch
School Resource Officer
Street Scenarios
Courts
Ride-a-long with Patrol Officers 

For more information contact:

Rosemary O’Gorman
Truckee Police Department
10183 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee, CA  96161
Phone: 530-550-2340
Fax: 530-550-2326
Email: rogorman@townoftruckee.com