Applications are now being accepted for Joplin Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy. The 14-week program is available at no cost. KRPS’s Fred Fletcher-Fierro has more.
TheJPD Citizens Police Academyis designed for residents who want to learn more about the police department and its operations.
Topics covered include building clearing, crime scene and narcotics investigations, vehicle stops, and more. The program is free of charge, and this hands-on, interactive, behind-the-scenes program is taught by experienced police officers who share their unique perspectives on law enforcement. Speaking Tuesday night at the Joplin city council meeting, councilmember Kate Spencer encouraged citizens to get involved. "
I just wanted to encourage the citizens of the Citizens Police Academy to really jump on that and take and participate. Mr. Farnham and I, I think we can fully vouch for our experience this last go ahead, that it’s extremely eye-opening.”
Participants must be at least 21 years of age and pass a background check. You do not have to be a Joplin resident, but if the class is nearing the capacity of 25, preference may be given to applicants living within the Joplin Metro area. For 89 9 KRPS News, I’m Fred Fletcher-Fierro
