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Community Police Academy
- Knowledge of the philosophy, policies, and guiding principles of law enforcement and the requirements of ethical conduct governing police services in our community
- Understanding of the rigorous training and demanding instruction provided to police officers
- An overview of the department’s approach to community policing
- More effective communication between the community and the police officers who serve them
- Stronger, more resilient relationships between the department and the community
The academy combines classroom instruction and hands-on activities, including:
- Community field trips
- Police officer ride-alongs
- Radio communication practice
- Use of force demonstrations
- Police driving training
- Reality-based scenarios
- Practice criminal investigations
Among the goals of the Community Police Academy is to help the residents of Morrisville to better understand how the police work in their community. The Police Department also hopes to receive feedback through the academy that will aid the department in communicating most effectively with citizens.
Academy Dates
The 2025 Community Police Academy will be held on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. from Feb. 4 - March 25.
Eligibility Requirements
The Community Police Academy is open to 15 participants drawn from a cross-section of the community.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and must live or work in the Town of Morrisville. Applicants will be subject to a background check and will be informed in writing or by phone as to whether they have been accepted, denied, or placed on a waiting list for a future class.
Contact
To learn more about the Morrisville Police Department’s Community Police Academy, please contact Sergeant L. Strickland at 919.463.1621 or lstrickland@morrisvillenc.gov.