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Citizens Police Academy

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

About Town

La Grange Police to Offer Firsthand Experiences

Students are wanted for the Citizen’s Police Academy. Registration is open for the opportunity to ride with officers on duty and get an up-close look at how they do their jobs.

Have you ever thought about riding along with the police during a shift to see what really happens in La Grange? The La Grange Police Department, 304 W. Burlington Ave., is offering a first-hand look at the department and its employees in a free program. The  Citizen’s Police Academy is open to all La Grange residents, La Grange business owners and people who work in La Grange. This is an opportunity to improve the partnership between the La Grange Police and the community. A variety of instructors will teach the curriculum during the 12-week course, which will meet every Tuesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the police station and other locations as needed. The classes will combine classroom instruction and hand-on experiences. In addition to …

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