THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
8 weeks on Thursdays, 6 PM– 8:30 PM April 25th – June 13th
For more information, please call 217-431-2250 or
Email: jlong@danvillepd.org
The Citizens Police Academy is a program designed to build a better understanding between citizens and the police through education and positive interaction. The Academy offers classes on a variety of law enforcement topics over an eight week period. The classes meet once a week from 6 PM– 8:30 PM on Thursday evenings.
Classes will be held at the new Danville Police Department Training Center, located at 1155 E Voorhees St. in Danville. Classes are held in a relaxed atmosphere and no tests are given. The purpose of the classes are to inform you about your police department. There are no costs or fees to attend the academy. We hope to see you there!
Classes will be held at the new Danville Police Department Training Center, located at 1155 E Voorhees St. in Danville. Classes are held in a relaxed atmosphere and no tests are given.
What goes on at the Academy?
Classes are taught by members of the Danville Police Department or other criminal justice professionals.
Class topics include:
⦁ Patrol Operations/Traffic Enforcement
⦁ Criminal Investigations
⦁ Crime Scene (CSI)
⦁ Emergency Response Unit (SWAT)
⦁ Legal Issues
⦁ Canine (K-9),
⦁ Gang awareness / shooting investigations
⦁ Drug Enforcement
⦁ Crime Stoppers
A tour of the Vermilion County Jail will be hosted by the Sheriff’s Department. Each adult participant will also be provided an opportunity to ride on patrol with an on-duty Danville Police Officer. If you would like to attend, please complete the application below and return it to the Danville Police Department at 2 East South Street or email (jlong@danvillepd.org) by 04/18/24.
Danville Police Department
Citizen’s Police Academy Application
Return to: Officer Josh Long, 2 East South St., Danville, IL 61832
jlong@danvillepd.org (217-431-2250)
Last Name: ________________________________First:_________________________Middle:_________
Date of Birth (must be 18 or older):_______________ Social Security #: ____________________________
Sex______Race______Email_____________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
CITY: _____________________STATE: IL PHONE: ____________________ CELL: _________________
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY? _________
ARE YOU CURRENTLY AWAITING TRIAL ON A FELONY, MISDEMEANOR OR TRAFFIC CASE? ________________
ARE YOU CURRENTLY ON PROBATION OR PAROLE: ________________
I UNDERSTAND BY SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION THE DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL CONDUCT A FEDERAL AND STATE COMPUTER CRIMINAL HISTORY INQUIRY AND LOCAL CRIMINAL HISTORY INQUIRY.
** Submission of this application does not guarantee acceptance to the Citizens Police Academy. Invitations will be offered based on available space and community need. The City of Danville retains sole authority in the selection process. Every person accepted into the Danville Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to participating in the program. The above information provided is true to the best of my knowledge.**
