LAKE HAVASU CITY

2330 McCulloch Blvd. North

Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-5947

www.lhcaz.gov

Charlie Cassens

Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs

Office – (928) 854-4212 Cell – (928) 486-8879 Fax – (928) 680-4892

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 3, 2008

Police Department to Host Third “Citizen Police Academy”

Lake Havasu City Police Department Chief Dan Doyle has announced plans to host the third session of the Citizen Police Academy starting on Monday, February 4, 2008. The Citizen Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to give Lake Havasu City residents an inside look at law enforcement in their community. Participants will develop a basic understanding of how the Police Department functions as an organization as well as gaining insight into the daily decisions officers must make and the reasons behind those decisions.

The Academy includes courses on patrol operations, firearms, use of force, proactive policing, drug recognition, and other law enforcement topics. All classes are taught by LHCPD personnel. There will also be tours of the Police Department, the opportunity to ride with an officer on patrol, and other hands-on training.

Citizens eligible to apply for the Academy must be Lake Havasu City residents and 18 or older. Participation in the Academy includes a commitment to attend all training sessions. The Citizen Police Academy is scheduled to start on Monday February 4, 2008 and will run for 12 weeks. Class will be held every Monday, except President’s Day February 18th, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Police Department, 2360 McCulloch Blvd. There will be 11 weeks of instruction with a culmination dinner on Monday, April 28th. There is no cost to participate in the Citizen Police Academy.

Applications can be obtained at the front desk of the Police Department between 6:00 am and midnight, 7 days a week. The Academy is limited to 30 participants and all applicants will have to pass a limited background check.

For more information on the Citizens Police Academy contact Officer Josh Sondrol at 928-855-1171.

Contact: Lieutenant Richie Sloma 928-680-5420

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