The Allentown Police Department is proud to announce that the application process for the 2019 Citizen’s Police Academy will open Monday, July 1, 2019 and be accepted until 3:00 pm on Thursday, August 1, 2019.
Our Citizen Academy will run from September 9 to October 2, 2019. The academy classes will be held at the Allentown Police Academy, 2110 Park Drive, Allentown, PA 18103, Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Beginning Monday September 9 and concluding October 2.
Topics to be Covered include:
Crime Scene Processing History of the academy – Training, Certifications
K9/Arson Dog Demonstration Vice & Intelligence Search & Seizure
Youth Division Firearms & Firearms safety
School Resources Officers Emergency Vehicle Operation
Defensive Tactics – Use of Force Gang Unit
Traffic – Bikes, Motorcycles, DUI Arrests Lehigh County Coroner
Criminal Investigations APD Hiring Process – Polygraph, etc.
Emergency Response Team Computer Crime Lab
Police Scenarios Body Worn/ In Car Cameras
• Applications and information will be available beginning on Monday, July 1 at: https://www.allentownpa.gov/Police/Police-Academy/Citizens-Police-Academy
• For questions contact Sergeant Jim Gress at 610-437-7767 or james.gress@allentownpa.gov
Class will be limited to 35 students. Allentown residents and Crime Watch group members will be given priority.