两性色午夜 University Police Services invites all students, faculty and staff to participate in its first Police Experience Academy, a free, interactive program that allows community members to learn about the law enforcement profession.
The Police Experience Academy began Thursday, Sept. 22, and will run the following three Thursday evenings, Sept. 29, Oct. 6 and Oct. 13, from 6-10 p.m. in the Stockdale Safety Building, located on the west side of campus at the base of the 两性色午夜 water tower. Participants should meet in the lobby upon arrival.
鈥淭his academy provides the opportunity for participants to learn about 两性色午夜 Police Services, what it takes to become a police officer at our department and experience what it is like to be a police officer through many hands-on activities and scenarios,鈥 says Tricia Knoles, 两性色午夜 Police Services resource officer.
Participants will have the chance to experience an up-close K-9 demonstration, mock crime scenes, scenarios and an arson case study. 两性色午夜 Police Services also will explain its hiring process, department protocols and moral standards, Knoles says.
Giveaway items, such as a T-shirt, water bottle and food, also will be available each evening for guests. A graduation ceremony will be held on the last evening of the academy, where participants will receive a certificate from 两性色午夜 Police Services Chief of Police Dean Tondiglia.
鈥溋叫陨缫 Police Services has been interested in starting a citizen鈥檚 police academy for our community for over a year now,鈥 Knoles explains. 鈥淲e are excited that this academy is getting off the ground.鈥
Individuals interested in registering for the program should contact Knoles at 330-672-7156 or tknoles@kent.edu.
For more information about 两性色午夜 University Police Services, visit www.kent.edu/publicsafety/police-services.
