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Wake Forest Citizen's Police Academy to begin Jan. 24

Starting Jan. 24, the Wake Forest University Police Department will hold their third WFUPD Citizen’s Police Academy. 

The academy was created as an opportunity for Wake Forest faculty, staff and students to gain insight into the daily functions and responsibilities of our law enforcement personnel. The overall goal of the academy is to improve police and community interaction. Graduates will be able to share knowledge gained with others in the community, thereby helping others become more familiar with the University Police Department.

The academy will feature nine sessions focused on a wide range of topics, including introductions to the various operations within the University Police Department, such as the patrol division, the 911 Center, records and technology, and emergency management.

Sessions will be held from Jan. 24 to March 28 in Alumni Hall, where the police department is located. All will meet from noon to 1 p.m.

Registration is available through the Professional Development Center.

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Ten graduate from University's Citizens Police Academy

Ten people graduated from the Citizens Police Academy held this spring semester by the University Police Department.

Following a successful second offering of the program, the University Police Department is making plans for more opportunities next fall and spring for members of the Wake Forest community to participate in the academy. Details will be announced at a later date.

The academy was created to give the campus community an opportunity to gain insight into the daily functions and responsibilities of University law enforcement personnel. The overall goal is to improve police and community interactions. The hope of the department is that graduates will share knowledge they gained with others.

In the spring, sessions were presented on executive staff responsibilities, records and technology, administrative/financial/budget matters, Rape Aggressive Defense (RAD), community oriented policing, events/security, detective division, communications 911 center/emergency manager, patrol division.

Participants received a graduation certificate if they attended five of nine sessions.

Seventeen graduate from Citizens Police Academy

Seventeen people graduated from the inaugural Citizens Police Academy held this past spring semester by the University Police Department.

Following a successful first effort at the program, the University Police Department is making plans for more opportunities next fall and spring for members of the Wake Forest community to participate in the academy.  Details will be announced at a later date.

The academy was created to give the campus community an opportunity to gain insight into the daily functions and responsibilities of University law enforcement personnel.  The overall goal is to improve police and community interactions.  The hope of of the department is that graduates will share knowledge they gained with others.

In the spring, sessions were presented on executive staff responsibilities, records and technology, administrative/financial/budget matters, Rape Aggressive Defense (RAD), community oriented policing, events/security, detective division, communications 911 center/emergency manager, patrol division.

Participants received a graduation certificate if they attended six of 10 sessions.

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