The Kent Police Department is taking registrations for the fall Community Police Academy.
Classes are on Wednesday evenings, for 10 weeks starting Sept. 10 and ending on Nov. 12. The sessions are from 7 to 9 p.m. There is one Saturday session (Oct. 18) which will include optional tours of the City of Kent Corrections Center and the 911 facility, Valley Communications Center.
After attending the first four classes, participants are also eligible for a ride-along with a Kent Police officer. Classes are at the Kent Police/Fire Training Center, 24611 116th Ave. S.E.
Applications are available on the Kent Police website at kentwa.gov/CommunityPoliceAcademy.
There is no cost for participating in the academy. It is open to adults, 18 years or older, that live, work, or have an interest in the City of Kent and its police department. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For security reasons, all applicants must pass a background check. Persons with a felony conviction or recent misdemeanor conviction cannot be considered for participation.
The academy is delivered in a series of classes and hands on experiences that offer straightforward, candid, information regarding daily and specialized operations of the police department, while defining the agency’s role in the community.
A wide range of law enforcement topics will be discussed, including an overview of law enforcement, recruiting and testing for new officers; traffic enforcement, investigations, narcotics, gangs, community education, use of force, K-9 and SWAT.
For additional information contact Libby Seidel by leaving a message at 253-856-5880.
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