Citizen Programs
CITIZEN'S POLICE ACADEMY
The Citizen's Police Academy is a revolutionary concept in law enforcement and police/community relations. As part of a continuing program to develop citizen awareness and understanding of the role of law enforcement, the Jackson Police Department has created a police academy course designed for citizens of all backgrounds and occupations.
The nine-week/27 hour training program consists of classroom and "hands-on" instruction. Topics covered include the job of the uniformed patrol officer, investigative procedures, tactical operations, laws and legal issues, use of the "drug dog" an Drug Task Force Operations. Students will participate in many interesting activities such as touring police facilities, using police equipment, and collecting evidence and role-play scenarios.
Graduates of this course will not be police officers or vigilantes, but will be better-informed citizens. The graduates will be in a position to relate their experiences to friends and co-workers.
There is no longer an enrollment fee. Each applicant must answer all questions on the application form. To graduate, each student must attend seven of the nine classes. Therefore, prior to applying each student must determine whether or not they can attend the minimum number of classes required for graduation. The class meets each Tuesday night from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at the Jackson Police Department.
The Next Citizen's Police Academy - TBA
The next Citizens Police Academy class will be announced soon. Applications deadlines will be listed for the class also. An application for the Citizen's Police Academy can be obtained at the front desk at the Jackson Police Department, by calling Sgt. Byron Taylor at (731)425-8443, or may obtained in PDF format online now. The Police Department is located in the Law Enforcement Center at 234 Institute Street.
For more information on the next Citizens Police Academy, please contact Sergeant Byron Taylor at (731) 425-8443.
Application for Citizen's Police Academy
Contact us now for an application that can be mailed or faxed to you or print out an application now in PDF format now. Bring or mail your completed application to:
Sgt. Byron Taylor, CPA Coordinator
The Jackson Police Department
234 Institute Street
Jackson, Tennessee 38301
The Jackson Police Department is located in the Law Enforcement Complex at 234 Institute Street off South Royal Street.
