The Oakland Police Department is proud to present the Citizen Police Academy. |
| The goals of the Academy are listed below: |
| • Encourage increased understanding of police operations. |
| • Enhance awareness of the Department's roles, capabilities, and limitations. |
| • Develop realistic expectations of Department response. |
| • Bridge the gap between the Department and the community by building trust, loyalty, and a sense of cooperation. |
| • Provide a forum for police–citizen exchange and dialogue. |
| Classes meet at the Police Administration Building every Wednesday evening or Saturday morning for fourteen consecutive weeks. |
| Participants must live or work in Oakland. |
| The Academy curriculum is taught by experienced police personnel and provides students with an overview of the major units and issues of citizen concern. |
| As part of the curriculum, participants will have an opportunity to ride with a patrol officer for a shift. |
| The Citizen Police Academy is offered three times a year. |
| For more information, contact the Oakland Police Community Services Section, 455 7th Street, Oakland, CA 94707. Or call 510-777-8618. |
| Find out about the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association. |
