The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Citizen's Academy

The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Citizen's Academy & Alumni Association

(formerly Citizen's Police Academy)PBPF Foundation_logo

February 12 - March 18, 2020  

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Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  

The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Citizen's Academy provides an opportunity for individuals who live and work in the Town of Palm Beach to become familiar with the day-to-day operations of the Police & Fire-Rescue Departments.  The Academy is your opportunity to better understand the operations, mission and vision of the Palm Beach Police & Fire-Rescue Departments, and since the instructors are all department staff members, you will have the opportunity to get to know the people who make up the Palm Beach Police & Fire-Rescue teams.  The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Citizen's Academy is our opportunity to demonstrate our level of commitment to the community. We invite you to take part in what we know will be an enjoyable and productive experience. 

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The 6 week program takes place once a week  in the afternoons, February 12 thru March 18, 2020 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.  A graduation ceremony and Alumni Reunion will immediately follow the sixth class on Wednesday, March 18, 2020  at 5:00 p.m.

In addition, participants will take part in a “ride-along” with a police officer, a “sit-in” with the Communications Center and a  “ride-along” with the Marine Unit.  Participation in the Academy requires attendance at all six sessions. 

Participation qualifications:     Application closing date: January 17, 2020

  1. Be a resident or business owner in the Town of Palm Beach, FL
  2. Attend all six sessions of the Academy
  3. Participation fee $200.00 payable to The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation, Inc.FD clean patch dpi 300

Graduates of The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Citizen's Academy become members of the Alumni Association and are encouraged to apply for membership in our VIPS Program (read more about VIPS Volunteers in Police Service). Participation in the Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Citizen's Academy Program is voluntary.

WEEKLY TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
POLICE DEPARTMENT
WEEKLY TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT
History of the Palm Beach P.D.
Vehicle Extrication
Patrol and Marine Ride-Alongs
Trauma Hawk Helicopter Demonstration
Patrol & Communication Functions
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)/Smoke Maze
Criminal Investigations
Training Tower and Ladder Truck Demonstration
Firearms & Taser Training
Fire Extinguisher Training
Defensive Tactics
Stop the Bleed Program
Constitutional & Criminal Law          Active Shooter Discussion
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification / Automated External Defibrillator
Crime Scene & Evidence Collection


FOR MORE INFORMATION:  CALL MICHAEL OGRODNICK / COMMUNITY RELATIONS   @ (561) 227-6360 OR (561)838-5467 EMAIL: mogrodnick@palmbeachpolice.com

Application closing date: January 17, 2020

February 12 - March 18, 2020