What is the objective of a Citizen Police Academy program?
The objective of a Citizen Police Academy program is not to train individuals to be reserve police officers, but to produce informed citizens. The citizens and police officers meet each other face-to-face in a neutral, friendly setting, and each becomes a person to the other. In the past, citizens have simply seen a uniform, now they have an understanding about the person behind the badge. The goals of a Citizen Police Academy program can include providing stronger citizen police relationships, enhancing lines of communication, and the reduction of crime in the community.