Crime & Safety
Residents Learn About Law Enforcement Through Police Academy
Sign up for the Citizen's Police Academy to learn about SWAT teams, canine units, crime analysis and more.
Beginning Jan. 29, every Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. the Golden Valley Police Department will host the Citizen's Police Academy.
During classes each week, residents will go behind the scenes at the police station and learn about the following topics:
- 911 Dispatch Center
- Police Investigations
- Crime Analysis
- Hennepin County Crime Lab
- Hennepin County Canine Unit
- NW Metro Drug Task Force
- SWAT Team
- Use of Force
- Patrol Operations
According to the Golden Valley Police Department's website, police hope "there will be a greater awareness and understand of law enforcement’s role in the community through the education provided by the Citizen's Police Academy."
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To apply for the seven-week course, which is free, Download the Citizen's Academy application and return to it the Golden Valley Police Department.
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