Politics & Government

Apply Now For The Citizens Police Academy In Northbrook

The free eight-session program designed to give residents and business owners a firsthand look at the police department and its employees.

The Citizens Police Academy that will take place Wednesdays from March 1 through April 26.
The Citizens Police Academy that will take place Wednesdays from March 1 through April 26. (NorthShore Updates)

January 16, 2023

The Citizens Police Academy is a free 8 session program designed to give residents and business owners a firsthand look at the Northbrook Police Department and its employees. The Academy meets on Wednesdays from 7-9pm at the Police Station. Meetings may take place at other local sites as required. Using both hands-on and classroom instruction, each session focuses on various aspects of police work. The goal of the Academy is to strengthen the partnership between the Police Department and the community. Close interaction allows citizens and the Police Department to better understand one another. Some of the core instruction topics include: emergency communications, patrol operations, criminal investigations, use of force training, crime scene processing, police canine techniques, and animal control. View the Citizens Police Academy brochure here. The Northbrook Police Department is currently accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy that will take place Wednesdays from March 1 - April 26. Fill out an electronic application or download the Citizen Police Academy Application.Contact Community Relations Supervisor, Richard Rash, at 847-664-4427 with questions.

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