The Citizens Police Academy was started back in 1987 and has been a huge hit with over a thousand local Tulsa, Oklahoma residents. The next Citizens Police Academy at the Tulsa Police Department will be on September 2nd.
If you live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and would like to step into the life of a police officer, then come to the Tulsa Police Department and sign up. Spaces will go fast, so hurry on in.
The Citizens Police Academy originally started to let residents of Tulsa know how their tax money is being spent, and what life as an officer of the law is really like. So far, everyone that has taken the class will agree that it's nothing like what you see on the T.V. or in the movies.
Residents get a complete understanding of what an officer goes through each and everyday. The class will outline the responsibilities and duties of a Tulsa police officer.
Citizens Police Academy classes are held each Tuesday evening for a total of 14 weeks. Students will learn something new each week. They will get to see how the Special Operations Team works, they will visit the crime lab, they will tour the police helicopter, and they will get to take part in police-made scenarios. And, to give a feel of a real cop, they will even get to shoot a gun at the range.
We like the idea of the academy. It's a great way to be a better member of the Tulsa community.
Wow, that's interesting. Wish they had that here where I live in South Carolina. I'd definitely get into that!
Thanks for sharing!
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That sounds like a great opportunity for all the civic minded folks in your great community.