For community members looking for an insider’s view of the Monterey Park Police Department, Citizens Academy may be just what they’re seeking. The Citizens Academy provides an exciting, dynamic and informative course that meets once a week for eleven weeks. It is designed to provide residents and non-residents an interactive, hands-on, comprehensive overview of the Monterey Park Police Department and the city. Classes include an introduction to the detective bureau, K-9 units, patrol procedures and other department programs.

Sign up now to participate in this exciting and informative experience that is Citizens Academy Class 24, January 14 March 31, 2016. The academy meets Thursday evenings for eleven weeks from 6:15 to 9 p.m. The first class will be held at the City Hall Community Room #102 on January 14, 2016 and will culminate on March 31, 2016.

Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of achievement. Applications can be obtained from the city hall Community Relations Bureau at 320 W. Newmark Avenue or one can be mailed to you. Minimum age of participants is 16 years; minors under the age of 18 years must have a signed parental consent form on file. Participants cannot have any felony convictions, be on parole or probation or have been arrested within the past year. Participants do not need to be Monterey Park residents to enroll in this class.

For further information or to have an application mailed to you, please contact Officer Danny Salazar at dsalazar@montereypark.ca.gov, 626-307-1253 or any other member of the Community Relations Bureau at 626-307-1215.