Citizen's Police Academy

Mock Traffic Stop

 

 

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 Robert Veader at (401) 568-6255   -or-  "[email protected]"

 

History
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.