LOS ALAMITOS POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

Citizen Academy Begins March 18, 2003

The Los Alamitos Police Department will offer a Citizen Academy, March 18 – May 20, 2003. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with most sessions convening in the City Council Chambers.

The Citizen Academy was developed to provide citizens with an understanding of law enforcement’s role in the community. This ten-week program provides an overview of the Los Alamitos Police Department’s structure, philosophy, operations and services. Through hands-on demonstrations and exercises, participants will experience a variety of activities that police officers deal with on a daily basis. They will also have the opportunity to go on a police ride-along.

There is no fee for the academy; however, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, must live or work in Los Alamitos, must not have any felony convictions, and must not have any misdemeanor arrests within one year of application to the program. Due to the sensitive nature of information provided in the program, final acceptance for the academy will be at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Selection procedures require completion of an application and a modified personal history statement, an oral interview and a cursory background investigation.

For additional information or an application for the Citizen Academy, please contact Sergeant Rick DeLeon at (562) 431-2255, ext. 438.

Prepared By: Sgt. Rick DeLeon Los Alamitos Police Department (562) 431-2255, ext. 438