By Daily Press staff
The next Santa Monica Police Department Citizen Police Academy, which provides an inside look at local police work, will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
The 11-week program, one night per week for three hours, gives participants an overview of the department’s functions, responsibilities and operational procedures. Classes are taught by police officers, police executives and highly specialized non-sworn employees of the SMPD.
Included in the course are demonstrations, discussions, lectures and personal participation in mock exercises. Units involved include the defensive tactics team, metro team, K-9, traffic enforcement and internal affairs.
Enrollment is open to anyone 21 years old, who lives, works or attends school in Santa Monica. Applications will be accepted until Aug. 30, or until the class is full. To obtain an application or to ask questions, call the SMPD’s community relations unit at (310) 458-8474.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 29, 2002. Read the original PDF.