Community Policing

Citizen's Police Academy

Purpose: The goal of the Burrillville Police Department's "Citizen's Police Academy" is to inform our community members about law enforcement fundamentals and offer insight into the day-to-day operations of the Burrillville Police Department. Participants are exposed to everything from our policies and procedures, to conducting mock-scenario traffic stops, using our police cruisers, and even live firearms instruction on the Firearms Range. The Citizen's Police Academy is primarily delivered through classroom instruction, here at Burrillville Police Headquarters, with a few "off-site" sessions as well. Classroom instruction is provided by Sworn Police Officers of the Burrillville Police Department, as well as, Guest Speakers from other outside Law Enforcement Agencies.

How to Apply: Applications are being reviewed for the next Citizen's Police Academy. Applications are available ONLINE and at the Burrillville Police Department, located at 1477 Victory Highway, Burrillville, RI

Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and older, with no criminal history. This program starts in September of each year and extends throughout the Fall, meeting once per week, for approximately twelve (12) weeks.

For more information about this popular program, please contact Lieutenant Jason Cahill at (401) 568 - 6255   -or-   [email protected]

History of the Citizen's Police Academy

On March 10, 1998 the Burrillville Police Department held its first Citizen's Police Academy at the Burrillville Police Department. Numerous applications were received during the sign-up period and after review, eighteen (18) Citizens were selected for the very first Academy.

The purpose of this academy is to give the public a working knowledge of the Burrillville Police Department policies and procedures, through a series of classes, instructed by Burrillville Police Department personnel and other outside Law Enforcement Agencies. The more information the public has about their police department, the fewer suspicions, fears, and misconceptions will continue to exist. The 1998 motto of the Citizen's Police Academy became "Understanding each other, we can make a difference," which still prevails to this day.

B-SAFE   (Burrillville Security & Awareness for Elderly)

Purpose: B-SAFE is a program offered by the Burrillville Police Department, which helps keep watch over our elderly and/or handicapped population. Our B-SAFE Program Coordinator, Lisa Rabideau, will help gather basic information about your relative/friend, who is living alone, and will submit the information into our databases, which will be used during times of emergencies. In addition, your loved one(s) will receive regular phone calls to check on their well being and make sure everything is okay. If the event anything unexpected should ever occur, Police and/or Emergency Medical Personnel will be dispatched, along with the proper information already on-record, in an effort to better assist loved ones. Click here to download an application today!

Relay for Life (American Cancer Society)

Purpose: The American Cancer Society Relay For Life event is a life-changing experience that gives everyone, in communities across the globe, a chance to Celebrate the lives of people who have courageously battled cancer, Remember loved ones lost, and Fight Back against this disease. Each year, more than 4 million people, in over 20 countries, take part in this global phenomenon to raise much-needed funds and awareness, with the objective to save lives from cancer.
 

Law Enforcement Torch Run (Special Olympics)

Purpose: The Law Enforcement Torch Run is part of an international campaign for Special Olympics, coordinated and managed by all divisions of Law Enforcement Officers and Officials, throughout the world. The over-arching mission is to raise awareness and funding for the Special Olympics Movement.

B-EASY (Burrillville Eliminates Alcohol Sales to Youth) 

Purpose: Established in 1996, with the cooperation of the Burrillville Police Department, the Burrillville Organization Against Substance Abuse Prevention, and local liquor license holders, within the Town of Burrillville. In this program, all alcohol servers, working in the Town of Burrillville, were trained and certified to recognize underage patrons, intoxicated patrons, and fake IDs, and how to successfully resolve these situations.