Chickasha Police Department

Citizen Police Academy

WHAT IS THE CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY?

The Citizen Police Academy is a look into the values, philosophy and operations of the Chickasha Police Department. Designed for the residents of Chickasha, the Academy educates citizens about the “how’s and why’s” of the Department, and the citizen’s role in the Community Oriented Policing philosophy. Students are expected to share this realistic view of the Department with other citizens to improve the efficiency of law enforcement and order maintenance in their neighborhoods through shared responsibilities and resources.

WHAT TOPICS ARE COVERED?

A wide variety of topics are included in the Citizen Police Academy. Citizens examine training and related issues. The application of the Community-Oriented Policing philosophy will be discussed. The topics will address all parts of the Department – those seen by the public, and those areas seldom seen.


WHAT IS THE PURPOSE?

The purpose of the Chickasha Police Department Citizen Academy is to provide information to citizens who attend so they may champion the crime prevention and reduction programs of the Department. A second propose is to provide information to citizens so they may make informed judgments about the Department and police activity. Understanding can dispel suspicions and misconceptions, and increase police/community rapport through this educational process. The Department, in turn, becomes more aware of the feelings and concerns of the community from the students. This will help establish open lines of communication and cooperation in our shared goal of achieving the best police service for the citizens of Chickasha.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Persons 18 years old and older, persons involved in community activities, Chickasha residents, owners of businesses within Chickasha and able to make a commitment to attend the twelve week course.
 

ACADEMY APPLICATION