The New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale Police Departments are hosting a full-day Community Police Academy on Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crystal Police Department.
This free, single-day event is ideal for adults of all ages and backgrounds who live or work within New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale and want to learn more about their local police Department.
NOTE: A brief background check is conducted on all applicants.
Most instructors are New Hope, Crystal or Robbinsdale police officers. Topics include patrol tactics, investigations, narcotics, crime scene processing, juvenile crime, dispatching, court procedures, use of force, canine demonstrations, crime prevention strategies and mental health in law enforcement.
Participants should be ready for classroom and hands-on experiences and are expected and encouraged to fully participate in all topics. The academy is a safe environment.
Space is limited. To learn more and register, visit
go.crystalmn.gov/PoliceAcademy.