A ceremony was held Wednesday night to recognize the 36 graduates of the fourth Allentown Citizen’s Police Academy Class.

Class members spent the last two months learning about police procedures like crime scene processing, police scenarios and defensive tactics, criminal investigation, vice search and seizure, firearms and firearms safety and body worn and in car cameras.

Mayor Ray O’Connell told the graduates, “In the past we have found that many citizens have simply seen a uniform, but through this program you have gained a better understanding about the rules, regulations and policies the police follow, and come to understand the person behind the badge. I hope the knowledge that you have gained reinforces your faith in the members of the Allentown Police Department and I hope you are able to spread that message among the people in your neighborhoods.”

APD is now accepting applications for a Senior Citizens Police Academy to run on Monday evenings from November 11 to December 2.

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