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AUBURN – Applications are being accepted for the Auburn Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy.
The 10-week program, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 10, offers community members insight into how local police officers perform their duties.
The goal of CPA is to foster better communication between residents and police through education. The classes provides a behind- the-scenes look at the APD.
Auburn has offered the CPA for many years, and the agency always finds it to be a rewarding experience for the participants as well as the officers. “We all benefit from enhancing citizen understanding of the role and function of the police department,” said Auburn Chief Jason Moen. “Participants will not be trained as police officers, but they will get a fun and informative overview of what we do.”
Participants will meet at the Auburn Police Department from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. All of the course instructors are members of the law enforcement profession and will present material on topics such as basic patrol functions, use of force, OUI detection and enforcement, domestic violence, K9 demonstration, drug enforcement, crime scene investigations, and more.
Class size is limited and will be filled on a first-come basis, with preference given to Auburn residents. A background check will be performed on all applicants. Applicants with felony convictions or extensive criminal backgrounds will not be accepted.
To get an application, visit www.auburnpd.com; stop in at the Auburn Police Department at 60 Court St., or contact Lt. Anthony Harrington at 207-333-6650 X2035 or AHarrington@auburnmaine.gov.
