What It Is
The Flossmoor Citizens' Policy Academy, in the spirit of community oriented policing, is designed to assist residents of Flossmoor to understand how their Police Department works.
The Flossmoor Citizens' Police Academy is a 10-week program designed to give the participants a working knowledge of the Police Department. It consists of a series of classes held one night a week for a 2-hour duration.
Classes are taught by our own police officers in their various areas of expertise. To ensure a valuable learning experience, class sizes are limited. There is no cost to anyone who enrolls.
What It Is Not
The Flossmoor Citizens' Police Academy is not designed to make applicants certified police officers. The classes are of an informative nature and are not intended to provide graduates with police authority to act as police officers.
Topics Included
- Patrol and Investigative Police Functions
- Police Use of Force: Statues, case law, policy and practice
- Traffic Stops
- Scams, ID Theft, Financial Crimes
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Judicial System Overview
- Community Oriented Policing Strategy
Fill out an online application to attend our next Citizen Police Academy. Graduates will be offered opportunities to participate in department events and ride along on patrol with police officers.
Requirements
- Ability to attend the 10 sessions
- Live or work in the Village of Flossmoor
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- No active arrest warrants
- Pass a limited criminal background check
Next Session
Aug. 28-Oct. 30, 2024
Wednesdays 6-8 p.m.
Flossmoor Police Department Training Room
Flossmoor Citizens' Police Academy Alumni Association
Graduates are encouraged to join the Citizens' Police Academy Alumni Association. This will give graduates the opportunity for continue an interactive association with the police department and service the Flossmoor community at special events and activities. Learn more about the Association on their website.