What is the Columbus Citizen Police Academy?
The Citizen Police Academy is a look into the values, philosophy, and operation of the Columbus Division of Police. Designed for the residents of Columbus, the Academy educates citizens about the ‘how’s and why’s’ of the Division, and the citizen’s role in the Community Oriented Policing philosophy. Students are expected to share this realistic view of the Division with other citizens to improve the efficiency of law enforcement and order maintenance in their neighborhoods through shared responsibilities and resources. The purpose of the Columbus Division of Police Citizen Police Academy is to provide information to the citizens who attend, so they may make informed judgments about the Columbus Division of Police, and police activity. Understanding can dispel suspicions and misconceptions, and increase police/community rapport through this educational process. The Division, in turn, becomes more aware of the feelings and concerns of the community through input from the students. This w
