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Spring Citizen Police Academy to Begin

February 11, 2013

The Police Department is offering a free 10-week Citizen Police Academy beginning Feb. 20. Topics will include:

  • Introduction to police services
  • Community policing
  • Traffic stops/DUI investigation
  • Use of force
  • High-tech crimes
  • Sexual assault
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug recognition
  • Crowd control/events planning
  • Financial scams

The academy is open to UC Merced students, employees and community members. Eligible applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to eligible UC Merced students and employees. 

Applications, including a brief letter of interest, must be submitted to the UC Merced Police Department by 5 p.m. Feb. 15. For more information contact Officer Darryl Davis at 209-228-2677 or via email.