Citizen Police Academy

 
 
 
The Portage Police Department is seeking citizens who are interested in taking part in the city's third Citizens' Police Academy.  The academy will take place from June - August on every Wednesday night from 7-9 pm in the Portage Police Departments training room.  The academy will be a ten-week program and will offer participating citizens' an overview of the day-to-day operations of the police department as well as some hands-on experience relating to police services offered to the community. 
 
The program will include but not limited to classroom training, interactive class discussions and participation, demonstrations, a shoot don't shoot scenario, emergency vehicle driving and the opportunity to ride with officers for a portion of a patrol shift.
Upon completion of the program, the participants will have a better understanding of the values, goals, objectives, and operations of the police department.  All participants will be awarded certificates of completion in a graduation ceremony that will be held on the last night of the academy. 
 
Anyone who is at least 21 years old and is interested in participating in the academy must submit a brief resume about themselves to Assistant Chief Bill Mesich via email at bmesi@portage-in.com.  Upon receiving the resume, a limited background check will be conducted on the applicant.  Resumes will be accepted until March 31st, 2012 and can also be mailed or dropped off in person at the Portage Police Department, which is located at 2693 Irving St. Portage, In.

 

Sgt. Keith Hughes
Public Information Officer
Portage Police Department