The Elmhurst Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to give Elmhurst residents a general overview of law enforcement practices and a behind-the-scenes look at their police department. The program provides participants with a better understanding of challenges faced by police officers in the field along with insight into the handling of certain types of incidents. Many of the classes offer opportunities for hands-on participation with actual police equipment and training procedures.
Topics covered include:
• Laws of Arrest
• Defensive Tactics
• Crime Scene Analysis
• Interviewing and Interrogation
• Investigations
• TPO
• Traffic Stops
• K-9
• DARE
• Internet Investigations
• Firearms
Classes are held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on consecutive Wednesday evenings for 12 weeks. The next session will run from Aug. 30 through Nov. 15. The program is free of charge but is limited to 25 students per session. Participants must be over the age of 21 and must live or work in the City of Elmhurst. A background check may be conducted on each applicant. The Elmhurst Police Department reserves the right to deny admission to the Academy based on the information found as a result of the background check.
Applications can be found at elmhurstpolicedepartment.org/programs_services/community_programs_events/ citizens_police_academy. They may be submitted via mail or hand-delivered to the Police Department Front Desk, or contact Administration at (630) 530-3061 or via email to: [email protected]. All release forms must be delivered to: Administrative Asst. J. Carrington, Citizen Police Academy, Elmhurst Police Dept., 125 E. 1st St., Elmhurst, IL 60126-2818.
