Richland County Sheriff's Department Citizen Police Academy

"Providing the community with an inside look at law enforcement. "

The mission of the Citizen Police Academy is to educate and inform the community; to provide a forum for police - community interaction; to identify community problems, needs and concerns; and to foster a partnership with the community that will solve problems and work toward creating a safer environment

The First Graduating Class

The Citizen Police Academy is a twelve week program designed to give citizens an overview of our Department's structure, services and personnel. The curriculum and teaching methods are similar to the traditional law enforcement academy, but weekly sessions are not designed to make the participant a police officer. Each week you will have a qualified instructor to explain how each division of the Richland County Sheriff's Department operates including:

Uniform Patrol Division
Investigations
Narcotics Enforcement
Gang Unit
Special Response Team
Physical Evidence
Canine Unit
School Resource Officers
Deputy Sheriff Selection
Professional Standards
Youth Crimes
Victim's Assistance
Training Division

This is your opportunity to receive some of the training that a recruit receive while attending the police academy, and will also better qualify you for the efforts you are giving to your community.
During the program duration, classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. The final session is a ride-along with on-duty deputies.

Participant Requirements:

Minimum age 21 years old
No misdemeanor arrests within 1 year of application
No felony convictions

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