Deadline Approaches to Register for Citizen's Police Academy

The Oswego Police Department will be conducting the next Citizen's Police Academy beginning February 2, 2011.  Classes will be held on Wednesday's from 6:30pm – 8:30pm and will run for 12 weeks in the Community Room at the Oswego Law Enforcement Center.  Class size will be limited to 20 participants.  Eligible applicants must be 18 years of age, reside in, own property, or operate a business within the Village.

During class, students will learn various functions and duties of the Police Department and its officers.  Some of the topics include: Patrol, Investigations, Crime Scene Investigation, DUI Enforcement and Criminal Law.  Open dialogue and questions are encouraged in the classroom.  Students may also participate in practicals, which allow the class to step into the role of the officer in various situations. Graduates of the class are eligible to join the Citizen's Police Academy Alumni.

This class is designed to promote better communication between Village citizens and the Police Department by fostering a better understanding of the needs of Law Enforcement and the community.  An application may be picked up at the Oswego Police Department or completed on-line at www.oswegopoliceil.org.

The application deadline for the February class will be January 21, 2011 at 6:00pm.  Should the minimum class requirements not be met, the class will be postponed to the fall of 2011.

Any questions please contact Officer Stephen Bailey at 630-551-7364.