“Waverly Police Dept. now accepting applications for
3rd Annual Citizen’s Police Academy”
The Waverly Police Department is now offering the 3rd annual session of its Citizen’s Academy. This 10 week program helps familiarize the public with common police procedures, activities, and investigative techniques. Classes will be held every Thursday evening from 6 to 9 pm from February 09th to April 12th, 2012 at the Bremer/Waverly Law Enforcement Center. There is no charge for this class, although space is limited.
Sessions are interactive and participants take part in a variety of demonstrations, presentations, lectures, and field trips. Class members will also be required to complete three hours of ride-along time with a patrol officer to see police work first-hand and close-up. Classes can include topics such as 911 Dispatching and Communications; Patrol Operations; OWI Enforcement Procedures; Jail and Booking; Defensive Tactics and Chemical Munitions; Firearms; Criminal Investigations; Search Warrants; Meth Labs; D.A.R.E. and Public Relations Programs; Active Shooter; Canine; Field Training Officer Procedures; and Legal Section.
Participant Requirements: Potential Candidates for the Citizen’s Academy must fill out an application packet and meet the following criteria:
- Minimum age of 21 years.
- Live or work in the City of Waverly
- No Prior felony convictions
- No misdemeanor arrests within one year of application
- Must be able to attend all weekly training sessions
- Must submit to a criminal background check
The Chief of Police may waive any of the requirements.
Selection Process: Citizen’s Academy participants are selected by an application review and routine records check. The Chief of Police selects all Citizen’s Academy participants. Enrollment is limited to approximately 12 students.
The Application Packet below must be filled out and returned to the Waverly Police Department no later than January 26th, 2012. If there are any questions, call the Waverly Police Department at 319.352.5400 and speak with Chief Richard Pursell or Captains Jason Leonard or Don Eggleston.
2012 Citizen's Academy Info Sheet
2012 Application Packet
