CLEARLAKE— The Clearlake Police Department will be hosting a “Citizens’ Academy” beginning Wednesday, April 3, 2019. The academy will be held Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the month of April. There will be one longer day (approximately seven hours) at the end of the academy to accommodate for certain training scenarios and graduation.
According to department officials, academy attendees can expect to enjoy an inside look at the Clearlake Police Department. Attendees will learn of the various programs and divisions, receive interesting information about the law and how to apply that information to scenarios and have the opportunity to see some exciting demonstrations. Attendees will participate in classroom training along with practical exercises, hands-on learning and demonstrations throughout the academy.
The academy is open to anyone over the age of 18 who can pass a brief background check, has no felony convictions and has an interest in learning more about law enforcement, more specifically the Clearlake Police Department. Attendees who complete the course will have the opportunity to join the Clearlake Police volunteer program, also known as the VIP program. Those who decide to accept the challenge of joining the VIP program will receive additional training to meet the requirements for the program.
The City of Clearlake and the Police Department have made many positive changes and officials said the city is continuing to make many more. Officials noted this is an exciting opportunity for those interested to learn about some of the things that are going on within the city’s largest department and to be a part of those future changes.
“We believe that in order to make Clearlake a cleaner, safer city, we must enhance public safety by providing professional, trustworthy service in partnership with our community,” officials said, adding that through the academy those in attendance will have the opportunity to be a partner.
People who are interested in attending the academy are asked to complete an application and return it by March 25. Approved applicants will be contacted via telephone and invited to attend the course as applications are processed.
Applications may be picked up at the Clearlake Police Department located at 14050 Olympic Dr., Clearlake, or they may be printed from the city of Clearlake website at www.clearlake.ca.us where interested parties may follow the prompts to the Police Department and locate “Citizens Academy.”
