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The Allentown Police Department is proud to announce that the application process for the 2019 Citizen’s Police Academy will open Monday, July 1, 2019 and be accepted until 3:00 pm on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Our Citizen Academy will run from September 9 to October 2, 2019. The academy classes will be held at the Allentown Police Academy, 2110 Park Drive, Allentown, PA 18103, Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Beginning Monday September 9 and concluding October 2.
Topics to be Covered include:
| Crime Scene Processing | – | History of the academy – Training, Certifications |
| K9/Arson Dog Demonstration | – | Vice & Intelligence Search & Seizure |
| Youth Division | – | Firearms & Firearms safety |
| School Resources Officers | – | Emergency Vehicle Operation |
| Defensive Tactics – Use of Force | – | Gang Unit |
| Traffic – Bikes, Motorcycles, DUI Arrests | – | Lehigh County Coroner |
| Criminal Investigations | – | APD Hiring Process – Polygraph, etc. |
| Emergency Response Team | – | Computer Crime Lab |
| Police Scenarios | – | Body Worn/ In Car Cameras |
- Applications and information will be available beginning on Monday, July 1 at: https://www.allentownpa.gov/Police/Police-Academy/Citizens-Police-Academy
- For questions contact Sergeant Jim Gress at 610-437-7767 or james.gress@allentownpa.gov
Class will be limited to 35 students. Allentown residents and Crime Watch group members will be given priority.
Information provided to TVL by:
Mike Moore
Communications Manager
Mayor’s Office
435 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18101
Mike.Moore@allentownpa.gov
http://www.AllentownPA.gov
