Citizens Academy
W A N T E D:
Beaverton Police
are looking for you!
Get the inside scoop on fighting crime!
Check the Police Department Event Calendar for the next Citizens Academy
Chief of Police invites you to register for the Citizens Academy, a FREE 12-week session sponsored by the Beaverton Police Department. Learn about fraud, street gangs, narcotics, traffic accident investigations, firearms, the K-9 teams, and more.
During the 12-week session, classes are held on Thursday nights, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at Beaverton's City Hall, 4755 SW Griffith Drive. Please check the Police Department Event Calendar for the next Academy.
Application
The Citizen Academy Application (PDF) is available for download. Fill out entire form, then print it out and sign it.
| Mail application to: | Beaverton Police Department Community Resource Team PO Box 4755 Beaverton, OR 97076-4755 |
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| Fax application to: | (503) 526-2484 |
What is the Citizens Academy?
It is a 12-week program designed to give Beaverton area residents, in an academy setting, first-hand information about how their police department works. The goal is to partner citizens and police to fight crime together.
Who teaches the sessions?
The instructors are officers and personnel from the Department who teach in their areas of expertise. Each has years of training and street experience.
What are the topics covered?
Topics include:
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Optional activities include instructions on the use of pepper spray, a hands-on demonstration of simulated attacks, a tour of the Washington County Jail and 9-1-1 dispatch center, plus a chance to ride in a patrol car for one shift.
For more information please contact Officer Greg Magnus, one of the Department's community resource officers, at (503) 526-2516.
