If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), the upcoming Citizens Police Academy might be for you, says DRPS.
It will host its first ever Citizens’ Police Academy with the first class starting January 8. This 10-week program will run until March 11, with weekly classes taking place Wednesdays from 7-9:30 pm.
“The program will give attendees the opportunity to see first-hand what we do and how we do it. Candidates will be introduced to numerous areas of the service and our partners within Durham Region. The academy will include demonstrations, presentations and voluntary participant interactions,” said DRPS media release.
Topics will include:
- The DRPS organizational structure
- Use of Force training
- Traffic Services Branch demonstration
- Member panel (a day in the life of DRPS members)
- Recruiting Unit (practices, trends, and processes)
- Courts Services (Courthouse tour)
- Mental Health Unit, Durham Connect Team
- Communications 911 Unit (Operational Training Centre Tour)
- Air Support, K-9, Tactical Support, Hostage Rescue, Incident Command, Duty Office
- Professional Standards Unit
- Major Crimes Unit
- Forensic Identification Unit
The goal of the academy is to familiarize members of the public with some police practices. The course is not intended to train people to be police officers, said the DRPS.
Applicants must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Live or work within Durham Region
- Complete a police security check where the DRPS will collect personal information
- Commit to a 10-week instructional program (those completing all 10 weeks will be granted a certificate of program completion)
For more information and to apply please email citizensacademy@drps.ca or contact Staff Sergeant Lamothe at 905-579-1520 ext. 1636.
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