The Citizens’ Police Academy is comprised of local citizens that gather every Tuesday evening in a classroom setting to learn about the various aspects of police work. Topics discussed are police operation related and include both lecture and hands-on training. Sessions meet once a week in the evening for twelve weeks. Participants will meet several members of the Port Huron Police department through presentations, a patrol ride along and role playing scenarios. Participants will also be introduced to the Volunteers in Policing program which is a grassroots effort through a collaborative partnership between citizens and police to curb crime in our neighborhoods.

The purpose of the Port Huron Police Department’s Citizens’ Academy is to develop positive relations between the Police and the community through education. Citizens will be exposed to the problems and challenges facing law enforcement and experience decision making issues that face their officers on a daily basis.

Instructors are combination of sworn Port Huron Police Officers and civilian staff. In addition, invited guest speakers from around the local law enforcement community will also present topics relevant to their agencies.

 

Participants must be 21 years of age or older to attend the academy and will be selected after a careful review of the applications received. Priority will be given to residents of the City of Port Huron but residents outside the city limits are encouraged to apply.

 

*          Introduction to the Department

*          Accreditation and Citizen Complaints

*          Ethics and Professionalism

*          Selection and Training

*          Criminal Law

*          Domestic Violence

*          Services Provided

*          Gangs and Youth Violence

*          OUIL Enforcement

*          Special Units

*          Citizens in Crisis

*          Subject Control Techniques

*          Arrest Procedures

*          Use of Lethal Force

*          Crime Scene Processing

*          Traffic Stops

 

Applications are currently being accepted for the upcoming Citizens' Police Academy. If you are interested in attending the next Citizens' Police Academy, the application is available at the Port Huron Police Department, or by contacting Officer Adrianne Mynsberge at (810)984-9715 and will be available online in the near future.