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Citizens Police Academy

ATTENTION:

This training is not designed to certify citizens to perform law enforcement services. Its purpose is to enhance community relations and provide citizens with insight into the criminal justice system. Class size is limited. Residents and citizens who live and/or work within the city limits of Allentown will be given first priority.

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Topics to be Covered include:

  • DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE
  • SPECIALTY UNITS
  • COMMUNITY OUTREACH UNIT
  • HIRING AND RECRUITING
  • DEFENSE TACTICS
  • FIREARMS AND SAFETY
  • FIRST AID
  • TRAFFIC STOPS
  • K9 POLICE UNIT
  • CHAPLAIN CORPS
  • EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
  • DEFENSIVE TACTICS
  • PRACTICUM SIMULATIONS

2023 Dates & Times 

Every Tuesday and Thursday
March 7th through April 13th
6:00 pm - 9:00pm

Registration & Contact Information

If interested in attending, please complete and submit this Registration Form.

For additional information, please contact us via email at APDcommunity@AllentownPA.gov or by phoning 610.437.7741