| Citizens Police Academy (CPA) |
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The Santa Clara
Police Department’s Citizens’ Police Academy (CPA)
is a 12-week program intended to provide participants with an
overview of the Police Department's functions and operational
procedures.
The curriculum and teaching methods are similar to those of
the regular Police Academy, with a mix of lecture format and
scenario/hands-on training. The weekly sessions are not intended
to train participants to be Police Officers but are intended
to help create a citizenry that is both familiar and comfortable
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The
classes are taught by officers and civilian employees from
throughout the department. Participants will have ample opportunity
to speak with various instructors as well as the Command Staff.
Participants are encouraged to ask questions and to express
their views and concerns to members of the Department. Participants
will be asked to critique the various instructors as well
as the overall academy experience.
To graduate, participants are required to complete a ride-along
with a Police Officer. There is also a Saturday class that
includes defensive driving maneuvers and range exercises.
Classes are held one evening a week from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30
p.m. at the Santa Clara Police Department, 601 El Camino Real,
Santa Clara. |
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| Selection Process and Requirements |
Members of the CPA are selected
by the Chief of Police through an application process. Potential
candidates for the CPA must meet the following requirements:
At least 21 years of age
- A resident of Santa Clara (or have strong ties to the city)
- Willing to undergo a modified background check
- Not convicted of any felonies
- Not convicted of any misdemeanors within one year of application
Any of the above requirements may be waived or modified upon review
and approval of the Chief of Police.
For more information, contact Sharon Hoehn at (408) 615-4892 or shoehn@santaclaraca.gov or complete the application (PDF) and return to:
Santa Clara Police Department
Sharon Hoehn
601 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, California 95050
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