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Application and Registration is open for the Spring 2013 program.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Training Academy is pleased to provide citizens of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community an opportunity to learn more about the CMPD and our services to the community.
Several years ago we redesigned our Citizens Academy program to a format that will make it more accessible to our citizens. Under the new format, the workshops are divided into individual sessions that are scheduled throughout the year. Most of the workshops are classified as Community Education Workshops which are open to Mecklenburg County residents. Citizens are invited to participate in as many of the Community Education Workshops as they desire based on their interest and availability.
There are some practical workshop sessions that are only for citizens who have applied for and have been accepted as Citizens Academy participants. In order to graduate from the Citizens Academy a participant must complete the workshops as listed in this program guide within a two-year time limit. We believe this new format will allow more citizens the opportunity to participate in this community educational program.
During the workshops citizens will have the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the services of the CMPD from a diverse group of police department personnel. Topics that are discussed range from the history of the CMPD to Traffic Stops. It also includes tours of our Training Academy, Command Center, Crime Lab and 911 Communications Room. Workshops will be held mostly on Tuesday evenings and some Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at various Police Department buildings.
We are looking forward to the 2013 workshops as a year of opportunities for citizens to have a greater understanding of our mission and service to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community. Please do not hesitate to contact us at the Training Academy should you have any questions. You can reach us at 704-432-1655 or by email at mwilliams2@cmpd.org.
We are looking forward to your participation.
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Program Overview and 2013 Schedule
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Community Education Workshops
Open to the Public (Registration is required) |
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Dates Offered
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Spring 2013 |
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Fall 2013 |
| CMPD History, Mission and Organization |
3/12/13 |
9/11/13 |
| Police Officer Selection and Training |
3/19/13 |
9/17/13 |
| Constitutional Law, Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure |
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3/26/13 |
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9/24/13 |
| Internal Affairs and Officer Use of Force |
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4/2/13 |
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10/1/13 |
| Crime Prevention and Research Planning and Technology |
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4/9/13 |
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10/8/13 |
| Traffic Enforcement |
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4/16/13 |
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10/16/13 |
| Community Services (C.O.P. & Volunteering) |
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4/25/13 |
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10/24/13 |
| Drug Awareness |
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5/16/13 |
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12/5/13 |
| Criminal Investigations and Gangs |
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6/4/13 |
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12/10/13 |
| Animal Care and Control |
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6/13/13 |
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11/14/13 |
| Community Policing and Panel |
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6/18/13 |
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12/17/13 |
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Citizens Academy Program (Application is required)
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| Citizens Academy Core Workshops – (All Required) |
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Spring 2013 |
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Fall 2013 |
| CMPD History, Mission and Organization |
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3/12/13 |
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9/10/13 |
| Police Officer Selection and Training |
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3/19/13 |
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9/17/13 |
| Constitutional Law, Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure |
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3/26/13 |
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9/24/13 |
| Internal Affairs and Officer Use of Force |
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4/2/13 |
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10/1/13 |
| Crime Prevention and Research, Planning and Technology |
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4/9/13 |
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10/8/13 |
| Traffic Enforcement |
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4/16/13 |
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10/15/13 |
| Criminal Investigations and Gangs |
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6/4/13 |
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12/10/13 |
| Community Policing and Panel |
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6/18/13 |
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12/17/13 |
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| Citizens Academy Only Practical Activities – (All Required) |
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| Practical – Traffic Stops |
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4/23/13 |
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10/22/13 |
| Practical – Defensive Tactics |
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4/30/13 |
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12/3/13 |
| Crime Reporting, Police Records, Command Center and Communications-911 |
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5/7/13 |
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11/5/13 |
| Crime Scene Search, Property Control and Crime Lab |
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5/14/13 |
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11/19/13 |
| Practical – Police Driving |
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5/21/13 |
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10/29/13 |
| Resource and Activity Day |
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6/8/13* |
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11/2/13* |
| Practical – Firearms |
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6/11/13 |
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11/12/13 |
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Citizens Academy Electives - Workshops and Activities
(Participants Choose One Workshop and One Activity) |
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| Community Services (C.O.P. & Volunteering) |
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4/25/13 |
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10/25/12 |
| Drug Awareness |
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5/16/13 |
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12/6/12 |
| Animal Care and Control |
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6/13/13 |
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11/15/12 |
| Community Meeting - Activity |
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| Patrol Ride-Along - Activity |
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* The 2013 dates for Resource and Activity Day are tentative.
Graduation for 2013 will be June 25, 2013. |
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Location of Guidebook
This guidebook of workshops can be accessed from this link. It will be updated periodically as new workshop dates are added.
How to Apply for the Citizen’s Academy
Citizens who wish to apply for participation in the Citizen’s Academy will need to first complete an application form. Your application will be reviewed by department personnel and applicants will be subject to a general background check.
Once approved Citizen’s Academy participants must complete all of the Citizen’s Academy core courses, practical workshops and two electives (one workshop of choice and one activity of choice). Participants will be allowed to complete requirements within a two year period.
Applications for Citizen’s Academy participants are accepted year round for classes which are held in the Spring and Fall of each year.
How to Register for Community Education Workshops
We are currently accepting registrations for the Spring 2013 community education workshops.
Citizens from all areas of Mecklenburg County are able to enroll in any of the Community Education Workshops by completing the online registration form or by calling 704-432-1655. You must be at least 18 years of age to register and attend. Registrations are required and are accepted up to two weeks prior to the beginning of the workshop. If the workshop is full you will be placed on a waiting list. If space becomes available you will be sent a notification to confirm your attendance.
Confirmations
After you enroll in a workshop a confirmation will be sent to you confirming your registration. It will be sent by the best contact method (email or telephone) as indicated when you registered for the workshop.
Cancellations
To cancel a registration please call 704-432-1655 or email mwilliams2@cmpd.org
Please Note: If you are interested in applying to become a police officer, please do not complete the forms on this page. Please contact our Recruiting Offices.
Congratulations to our 2012 graduates of the Citizens Academy Program.
Patricia Albritton, Martha Alcantar, Jaye Maxx Alexander II, Kathy Apperson, Gaye H. Burns, Yvette Burwell, Kathryn Conwell, Bradley Couturier, Christopher S. Davidson, Dee L. Davis, Willie A. Dawson, Marvetta Edwards, Teresa Gitomer, Muhammad Hardy, Kyle Cody Jamison, Dennis K. Lee, Unithia McGruder, Sonnie McRae, Sharon Merritt, Ciara Celeste Miller, Karen Payton, David Penny, Jose Quevedo, Kenneth Rance, MaElsa Rivera, Joe S. Simpkins, Carmen Potter Smith, Brent Stine, Stephen F. Vaughan, Diamond Weems and Mark Williams
Congratulations to our 2011 graduates of the Citizens Academy Program.
Jennifer Adams, James Barnes, Henry Black, Linda Davis, Antoinette DeLuca, Robert DeLuca, Christopher Falkowski, Trevor Fuller, Theresa Halsey, Robbie Harrison, Brenda Lusk, Amy Martin, Aspen Nairn, Ralph Percival, Lawrence Peschel, Carrie Roberts, Eugene Silverman, Susie Spivey, Brigit Taylor, James White, David Wiggins and Cynthia Williams
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