Download and Print the Information Packet for the 2013 Citizen's Police Academy.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please Note the following:

1.                  Please fill out the Application for Enrollment form in its entirety.

Class members must be at least 18 years of age. Acceptance of applicants is at the discretion of the Griffin Police Department Chief of Police.

2.                  All applicants will be subject to a criminal history check as a precondition to acceptance into the academy.  Deadline for the return of applications is_Februay 4, 2013.  Return applications in person to the police department front desk, or mail to Griffin Police Department 868 West Poplar ST, Griffin, GA 30224 (attention Captain Jones). If you would prefer to email the application, email to djones@cityofgriffin.com. 

3.                  The Chief of Police has final approval of all applicants and reserves the right to deny entry to any applicant.  Accepted applicants will be notified by mail and/or phone.

4.                  The academy is free of charge to all members.  Class size is limited to the first twenty-five people.

5.                  Dress for class is casual. Name badges will be provided and should be worn to class.

6.                  Qualified applicants who are denied admission due to class size will be given first choice when the next academy session is scheduled.

7.                  The Release of Liability Statement form must be signed and turned in by the applicant with the completed application.

8.                  The classes will be held in the training room of the Police Department located at 868 West Poplar ST Griffin, Georgia.

9.                  Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

10.              For those of you that enjoy smoking, a designated smoking area will be         available during the scheduled breaks.

11.              Please contact the Griffin Police Department at 770-229-6450 for any additional questions.

12.              Ride-Alongs with the police department will be on the student’s own time and must be applied for and scheduled separately.

Class Orientation and Welcome

Participants are introduced to the Academy Staff and fellow classmates.  The Chief of Police and his command staff are introduced.  State Certification and National Accreditation will be discussed. Light refreshments are available for participants and staff.  A tour of the facility and a brief history of our department will be presented by the Chief of Police.       

Officer Survival/Mechanics of Arrest

Techniques involving officer survival are discussed.  Student will view videotapes regarding officer shootings and survival techniques.  Participants will perform practical exercises searching rooms and buildings.  Domestic disputes will also be discussed within this block of instruction.  The PRISM Simulator will be utilized during this section of the academy. This simulator will place participants in shoot-don’t shoot situations.  Students are also introduced to proper handcuffing techniques, as well as the use of force continuum.

Criminal Investigations Division/Crime Scene Processing

Members of the Criminal Investigation Division present this course.  Participants will be exposed to the structure of the Investigative Division as well as interview techniques, investigative tactics and available resources.  Juvenile offenses will be discussed during this block of instruction. Techniques for crime scene processing and evidence gathering are discussed.  Participants will conduct a practical exercise processing a mock crime scene. 

Drug Identification/Awareness

Participants will be introduced to the different drugs that affect our community.  Topics included will be drug recognition and intervention programs. The class will be supplemented by a variety of visual aids.

Traffic Laws/Traffic Investigations/DUI Investigations

Participants are introduced to the Georgia Motor Vehicle Law. Other topics that are presented will include traffic direction, vehicle pullovers, officer safety and pursuits actions, and officer responsibilities.

The laws regarding DUI cases are discussed along with techniques officers use in determining if a driver is safe to operate a motor vehicle. 

Juvenile Operations

The Juvenile Officer will present an overview of procedures for dealing with the special needs and responsibilities relating to the arrest and processing of juvenile offenders. 

Internet Crime/Identity Theft

The officer assigned to this program will discuss internet safety and prevention techniques to help protect your children from being victims of sexual predators.  Also, the class will present information on how to guard against Identity Theft and what actions you should take if you become a victim.   

SWAT Team Operations/Communications 911 Center

The Special Response Team Members of the Griffin Police Department will discuss their responsibilities and tactical operations abilities.  A field demonstration is provided.

911 Center operations are discussed. Participants are given a tour of the communications center and will see how emergency calls are received, processed and dispatched.

PRISM Simulator Training

Participants will be allowed to experience and shoot the PRISM Simulator at the Griffin Police Department. This computer-aided instrument will place students in shoot-don’t shoot situations. This is usually one of the highlights of the academy.  

FIREARMS Training

Attendees will participate in both classroom and live-fire training held at the Griffin Gun Range.

GRADUATION

For further information contact Captain Dwayne Jones or Lt. Darrel Dix

djones@cityofgriffin.com   770-229-6450 x 549

ddix@cityofgriffin.com       770-229-6450 x 394