Citizens' Police Academy
The first Citizens' Police Academy was formed in the United Kingdom in 1977. Our Service's first Academy began on March 25, 1999. An eight-week program, the facilitator was BPS retired Chief of Police Derek McElveny.
Each Academy has been structured as an interactive, information-sharing evening, similar to a night school class. Community members who have attended, leave the program with a better understanding of the unique challenges and responsibilities that the members of the Brantford Police Service face every day.
Participant Selection
We are looking for mature, community-minded adults who represent a wide range of ages, occupations, and reasons for participating. Security checks will be completed before selection of the participants and valid photo identification is also required, which should be attached to the application.
The dates for this year's Academy will be announced shortly.
Course Outline
The following topics are covered during the Citizens' Police Academy:
- Overview of the Brantford Police Service
- Tour of the facility
- Forensic Identification
- Canine Unit
- Criminal Investigation - Major Crime
- Street Crimes Unit
- Emergency Response Unit
- Use of Force
- Internet Crime and Safety
- 911 Dispatch
- Communications
- Motor vehicle investigation/reconstruction and radar
If you have any questions about the BPS Citizens' Police Academy, please feel free to contact Constable Nicholas Lawson at nlawson@police.brantford.on.ca