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What is it?

The Greenfield Police Department is proud to announce the implementation of a Citizen Police Academy. A Citizen Police Academy is a community outreach program designed citizens and offering the opportunity to meet the men and women who serve them, and to learn the “how and why” of law enforcement. The primary objectives of the Citizen Police Academy are:

• To increase citizen awareness of a police officer’s job responsibilities.
• To improve communication with citizens and create an understanding between police department employees and residents of the community.
• To educate citizens of the community who can assist in the dissemination of information to the public concerning operations of the department.

What topics are covered?

Participants will be given a realistic view of the department. A wide variety of topics are discussed, from an introduction to the police department to understanding patrol procedures, state statutes and traffic law, officer survival and use of force, criminal investigation, evidence collection, crime prevention and police officer requirements to mention a few. Lessons are augmented by realistic “hands on” activities.

Who can attend?

Any adult (18 years or older) who is a resident of the City of Greenfield or is employed in the City of Greenfield may apply to attend the Citizen Police Academy. All applicants must have a clear criminal record and a minimal driving violation record. Selection of applicants will be made to ensure a cross-section of citizenry in each class to maximize perspectives, observations, and personal experience. Attendance of 80% of the scheduled sessions is required for graduation.

When and where does the class meet?

The next Greenfield Citizen Police Academy is scheduled to begin Thursday, March 12, 2009 and will conclude on Thursday, May 14, 2009 (no class will be held on Thursday, April 9th). The course consists of 9 sessions with the last session serving as a graduation. The class will meet Thursday evenings from 6:30PM to 9:30PM at the Greenfield Law Enforcement Center. During the Citizen Police Academy students may participate in either a ride-a-long with an officer or sit in and observe the communication/dispatch center.

If you would like to apply to be part of the next academy class which begins March 12th, click here to download an application.

You can fill in the form on your computer, save it, and then send it by e-mail to Captain Paul Schlecht (click to email). If you e-mail your application, we’ll ask you to sign the waiver statement on the first day of class.

If you’re more of a “paper person” you can print the application, use an old fashioned pen and then mail it to:

Citizen Police Academy
ATTN: Captain Schlecht
Greenfield Police Department
5300 West Layton Avenue
Greenfield, WI 53220

You may also drop off the application any time at the Greenfield Police Department.

The department reserves the right to select academy participants to maintain a diverse cohort group. All applicants will not be selected for the Citizen Police Academy. Applicant background, prior police contacts, character and prior criminal conduct will all be considered when determining whether an applicant is suitable for the academy. For answers to specific questions, please contact Captain Paul Schlecht (email) 414-761-5338.