Oldham County Citizen's Academy Alumni Association, Incorporated
  Oz Harrington
President Oz Harrington   Treasurer John Journey  
Vice President Vicki Zoeler   Secretary Jill Lun  
Board Member Linda Harrington   Board Member Tom Rankin
Board Member Anne Gerstein Board Member Jerry Zoeller  
Board Member Tom McShane      


Questions or Comments regarding the Citizen's Academy.  Contact any Board Member by clicking on a link.

 

What is it?
Purpose
Topics Covered
Additional Details
Applying
Next class:  Fall 2008
 

Please see below for details.

What Is It?

The Citizen's Academy was developed to provide a better understanding between citizens and the police department through education.  The academy has been expanded to include a variety of members of the criminal justice system.  Information is provided to academy participants about a wide variety of law enforcement functions by the personnel who perform the services.

Discussions between the citizens and police officers create an understanding that citizens can take back to their communities.  Participants are expected to share the realistic view of the police and other departments in the justice system with other citizens to improve the efficiency of law enforcement  in the county. 

Purpose                                                                           

The purpose of the program is to provide information to Oldham County citizens so they can make informed judgments about the criminal justice system.  Proper understanding can dispel common suspicions and misconceptions and increase police-community cooperation. The police department, in return, becomes more aware of the feelings and concerns of the community from the citizens.

What Topics Are Covered?

Classes will include criminal investigations, patrol, K-9, crime prevention, emergency management, use of force, evidence    procedures, traffic enforcement, search and rescue, firearms training, personnel, and the drug task force.  Additionally, instructors from other agencies involved in criminal justice will present classes on 911 dispatch, the prosecutor's office, public defenders, and the court system.

The Details                                                                    

The academy meets on weekday evening for 3 hours.  Each academy session runs for 10 weeks and is limited to 25 participants.  The academy requires a substantial commitment.  Participants are required to attend nine of the ten sessions to successfully complete the academy and receive a Certificate of Completion.  There is no charge for the academy and all materials will be provided.  All Citizen Academy graduates are eligible to become members of the Alumni Association.  This affords the graduate the opportunity to work with others in the association and continue their interest and efforts in support of law enforcement.

How To Apply                                                               

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE. Younger applicants may be considered on a case-by-case basis.  You may download and application below (in PDF format) and return it to the Oldham County Police Department either by mail or in person, or you may submit the information electronically. 

Citizen's Academy Application   

 

Your Name
 Your Address
 City, State, Zip Code
 Email Address
 Home Telephone Number
 Work Telephone Number
Occupation
Employed By
Social Security Number

Why do you wish to attend the Citizen Police Academy?

How did you first hear about the Citizen Police Academy?

Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime?

If YES, please explain.

Before submitting your information, verify that all of the above fields are complete and accurate so that we may process your information.

  

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