The Muskegon Police Department holds a Citizen’s Police Academy twice per year (Spring and Fall) with the purpose of providing citizens with a better understanding of the functions of law enforcement, dispelling misconceptions and increasing positive communication between citizens and police. A link to the 2 page application is provided at the bottom of this page. Note you must complete and sign the application and it must be mailed or hand delivered such that it arrives by March 12.
Graduation Requirements: Students must attend the weekly classes. Any student who misses more than two (2) evenings will not receive a graduation certificate but may continue to attend.
Age Requirements: High School Senior or above and 17 years of age or older There is no upper age limit.
Course Dates: Course Starts on March 28, 2012 and end on May 30, 2012
Class Size: 30 Students
All classes will be held on Wednesday evenings (10 weeks) from 6 – 9 p.m.
Application Deadline: March 12, 2012.
Citizens Police Academy Course Outline
The tentative course outline is as follows:
Day 1
Introduction, Central Police/Fire Dispatch, Operations, Patrol Bureau Operations
Day 2
Patrol Bureau Operations Cont., (Traffic Stops, Firearms, P.P.C.T. and
less than lethal force)
Day 3
Investigations Bureau Operations, (Crime Scene Analysis)
Day 4
Investigations Bureau, Operations cont., (Criminal Sexual Conduct Investigations, check complaints and juvenile complaints)
Day 5
Investigations Bureau, Operations cont., (Evidence Tracking and Narcotics
Investigations)
Day 6
Muskegon County Sheriff (includes Jail Tour)
Day 7
Muskegon County Prosecutor, Domestic Violence
Day 8
Records Bureau, Internal Affairs, Youth Transitions.
Day 9
Community Policing Bureau, Juvenile Procedures, Professional Standards/Training
Day 10
Mock Crime Scene, Closing Remarks, Ride-Along Information/Forms, Evaluation of Academy, Graduation
To print the application click here.
If you have any questions please contact the Police-Community Coordinator Denny Powers at (231) 724-6764.
