2008 Citizens' Academy

·         Ever wonder where the cops are when you want them?

·         How many Police Officers are on duty tonight?

·         What happens to the noise complaint after I call it in?

·         Why did two police cars show up at my traffic stop?

·         Why didn’t they take fingerprints at my crime scene?

·         What is the real story behind DNA?

·         I want to ride “shotgun” in a Pullman Police Car on Saturday Night of Game Day!

·         I’m thinking about Law Enforcement as a career.

            Beginning Sept. 24, the Pullman Police Department will be hosting their Citizens’ Academy, a program designed to give community members insight into the form and function of the police department.

            The Citizens’ Academy is a scaled down version of a standard   police academy.  In ten, 2 1/2 hour sessions, participants will learn about field operations, use of force, investigations (CSI), Drug enforcement,  Alcohol Enforcement, DUI, and Firearms, to name a few topics.

            The purpose of this program is not to turn citizens into police    officers, but to open the doors of the police department and invite the   public in to inform them of how police actually go about the daily functions in Pullman. 

            The Pullman Police Department firmly believes in and supports the citizens of Pullman learning more about the Pullman PD’s philosophy and objectives.  “Our goal is to develop better communications with the Pullman community.  If they understand how we do our job, the public safety of our community will be better served,” says Patrol Operations Commander Chris Tennant.

            The Academy will be held one Wednesday night per week beginning on September 24th and running through December 3rd. 

Application Due Date:  Sept. 19, 2008

Phone:  (509) 334-0802

FAX: (509) 332-0829

chris.tennant@pullman-wa.gov

Pullman Police Department

260 SE Kamiaken

Pullman WA 99163

Applications

The Academy is open to all citizens and employees of Pullman, 18 years or older.  The class size is limited to 25 persons, and is free to all applicants.

Applications can be obtained at the following locations:

·         The Pullman PD Lobby

·         The City of Pullman Web Page

·         Call or e-mail Commander Chris Tennant for an application and more information.

Application Due Date: 

       September 19, 2008

Schedule of Events

Sept 24:  Introduction

          Building Tour

          Support Service

Oct 1:    Hiring/FTO

          Use of Force

Oct 8:   CSI

Oct 15:   Drugs

Oct 22:   Criminal Law

          Whitcom Tour

Oct 29:   Defensive Tactics

          Parking/Animals

Nov 1:    Firearms on Range

Nov 5:    Alcohol

          DUI enforcement

          1998 Riot

Nov 12:   DARE

          Criminal Procedures

          College Hill Beat Ofc

Nov 19:   Active Shooter

          Crisis Negotiations

          SWAT/CART