The Salinas Police Department will present the next Community Police Academy from February 20th through May 8th. The Community Police Academy will run from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM each Wednesday night for 12 consecutive weeks, with the final class to be held on May 8th.
Community Police Academy participants will have the opportunity to go on a ride-along with a patrol officer, observe what the Salinas Police SWAT team does, learn all about THE Crime Scene Investigation Unit, participate in scenarios, watch a demonstration of the K9 program, learn about the hiring process of police officers and much more. Each night features a new topic, with speakers, demonstrations and discussions. To attend the Community Police Academy, PEOPLE CAN obtain an application and submit it to the Salinas Police Department, Community Services Unit by Monday February 4th. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, live or work in Salinas or be involved in a community-based organization that provides services to Salinas residents. Applicants must not be on probation or parole or have any recent felonies on their record.
Class size is limited to 25 – 30 students
For more information, people can go on-line to:
SalinasPD.com/Community-Academy
Or by calling (831) 758-7224.
