Citizens' Police Academy Begins February 25

The Burlington Police Department is proud to announce that it will once again be running its acclaimed Citizens' Police Academy.

The Academy starts on February 25 and will run for ten weeks, meeting every Wednesday night at the police station from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

The Academy is a grant-sponsored program and is not funded from the regular operating budget.

Topics include:

Department Overview
Criminal Justice System
Narcotics/Drugs
Use of Force and Tactical Weapons
Traffic Safety Education and Traffic Enforcement
Domestic/Family Violence
Use of K-9
Youth Services/D.A.R.E.
Investigations
Technology

Activities outside the classroom include a tour of the Billerica House of Correction, a demonstration of a motor vehicle stop and a cruiser ride-along.

To register, contact Officer Jim Tigges at 781-505-4972 or Detective Anne Marie Browne at 781-505-4909.