Best Practices in Community Oriented Policing

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The San Francisco Police Department is committed to solving public safety and disorder issues. It strives to accomplish this goal through its overall Community Policing philosophy. One program which excmplifies this philosophy is the San Francisco Regional Training Facility Citizens' Police Academy.

Started in 1994, the Citizens' Police Academy began its 13th class in February 2004. Thus far, citizen graduates number approximately 200, representing a varied cross section of San Francisco communities and cultures.

The Citizens' Police Academy program is designed to inform and teach interested citizens the various aspects of municipal policing. The program covers procedures from patrol and investigations, vehicle operations, arrest and control techniques, firearm procedures and communications.

The Citizen's Police Academy's goal is to develop community awareness through education and training; developing a closer understanding and working relationship between the San Francisco Police Department and communities it serves.

The Citizen's Police Academy represents Community Policing at its finest!

 

 

 

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