Yale University Police Department Citizen's Police Academy
The Citizen's Police Academy will provide an inside look at the Yale Police Department offering an increased understanding of police operations and responsibilities; promoting a partnership between the police department and the community. The academy is scheduled for 6 sessions over a five week period. Sessions will include classroom training and hands-on activities. Completion of a criminal history check is a requirement. An assumption of risk waiver will also be required prior to participation in the academy. Questions: please email kitty.parente@yale.edu or call 203-432-4468.
Courses will include but are not limited to:
An inside look at the University Police
Criminal Investigations (CSI vs. Reality)
Patrol Procedures
Crime Scene Processing
Personal Safety
State of the Art Communications and Technology
Firearms Automated Training System
Participant Requirements:
• Interest in increasing knowledge and awareness of the Yale University Police Department
• No felony convictions
• No Class A or B misdemeanor convictions, no Perjury or False Statement
Applications must be submitted by Monday, October 5, 2009.
Registration is a two step process: 1. Initial registration is on-line at http://learn.caim.yale.edu/lcdb/
2. YPD will review applications and contact each applicant to arrange for a criminal history check.
Once all information is approved, an email confirmation will be sent by YPD verifying your placement in the program.
(The application form for the criminal history check and waiver of risk can be downloaded from www.yale.edu/police/announcements)
