The Miami Township Police Department will be hosting a citizen police academy beginning March 5, 2020, lasting for ten weeks. The academy will meet on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The purpose of the academy is to provide citizens with the opportunity to learn firsthand about police operations, to learn how to differentiate between fact and fiction regarding police operations, and to foster a better understanding and communication between the police and the public. Instructors for the academy will be Miami Township police personnel.
Some of the topics to be covered are an overview of the Miami Township Police Department organization and operations, patrol functions, criminal investigations, traffic investigations, evidence handling & processing, special investigations, criminal law & courtroom procedure, SWAT, firearms simulations and many other subjects.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Applicants are not required to live or work in Miami Township, but applicants who do live or work in Miami Township will receive preference. The academy is limited to 20 students.
Anyone interested may pick up an application at the Miami Township Police Department, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or request one electronically via email to Sgt. Jason Etter at jetter@miamitownship.com.
Applications must be submitted no later than 4 p.m., February 21, 2020. Contact Sgt. Jason Etter with any questions at (937) 433-2906 or jetter@miamitownship.com.
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