*Learn directly from investigators, trainers, precinct commanders and officers about police procedures, what it is like to be an officer and how the Minneapolis Police Department is organized at the Citizens’ Academy. This is a fun and interesting free course that takes place one night a week for 10 weeks.
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*Sign Up For the Spring Class*
The spring class for the Citizens Academy is quickly filling up. If you have friends who may be interested in attending the program, please encourage them to respond quickly to insure that they will be able to participate. The class is planned for Tuesday evenings from March 17th through May 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in North Minneapolis. The deadline for applications is Saturday, February 14th, 2009.
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Information about the Citizens Academy is available at: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/about/citizens-academy.asp
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For questions, contact:
Carol Oosterhuis
Crime Prevention Specialist, 2nd Precinct
(612) 673-2874
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For monthly crime stats go to: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crime-statistics/codefor/index.asp Â
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To sign up for email alert system go to: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crimealert/signup.asp
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 Weekly Highlights from the Minneapolis Police Department: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crimealert/highlights.asp