A Milford police car. Photo courtesy of the Milford Police Department.
The Milford Police Citizens Academy is looking for recruits for its 2019 sessions and has extended the application deadline to Jan. 18.
The academy offers 30 hours of information and instruction designed to provide the public with knowledge and understanding of the police department’s personnel, policies, and practices. The program is comprehensive, covering different areas of the police department services each week.
Officers and supervisors conduct each informational session. Topic areas include a general introduction; patrol procedures; criminal and drug investigations; CPR training; the criminal justice system; the DARE program; specialized units; crime prevention; firearm safety; and the ride-along program.
The sessions will be held Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting Jan. 24 through April 25. Classes are at the police headquarters and Milford Police Training Facility at 59 Devonshire Rd. in Milford.
The academy is open to Milford residents, taxpayers and business owners age 21 and over. Applications must be US citizens; must be of good moral character and in good physical condition; and cannot have been convicted of a felony, class A or class B misdemeanor. The class is limited to 25 students.
For more information, call 203-874-2366 or email CPU@ci.milford.ct.us.