1. Acushnet Police Department Citizens Police Academy

2. Goals of the Citizens Police Academy Educate the public about the functions of their Police Department Highlight the roles of each Public Safety Department Citizens attending will become more confident and knowledgeable about their public safety departments Help to improve communications between all public services

3. Citizens Police Academy Overview This course will consist of (10) classes Each class will be taught by a certified Police Officer, Paramedic, EMT, and/or Firefighter Each participant will be 18 years of age or older. Also every participant will either live or work in the town of Acushnet There will be no cost to the participant

4. Class Outlines Meet and Greet, familiarization with the town and the Acushnet Police Department Constitutional Law & Criminal Law Motor Vehicle Law & Traffic Stops Familiarization with Acushnet EMS Domestic Abuse, Elder Abuse & Juvenile Issues Use of Force Familiarization with Acushnet Fire/Rescue Department Crime Scene Investigations Firearms Safety Wrap up with presentation of certificates