Citizens' Public Safety Academy
Public Safety AcademiesA 12-week academy, created in 2016, that gives adult residents and business owners a first-hand look at detective, dispatch, patrol, marine and S.W.A.T. work.
About the Citizens' Public Safety Academy
The Chesterfield Township Citizens' Public Safety Academy was created in 2016 to offer participants a first-hand view into public safety. The 12-week program is open to adult residents and business owners within the township and is taught by the officers, dispatchers and firefighters who do the work every day.
Sessions cover detective bureau operations, dispatch operations, accident investigation, defensive tactics and handcuffing, traffic discussions and mock traffic stops, OWI detection, evidence technician work, the marine unit, S.W.A.T., Taser demonstrations, a K-9 demonstration, firearms simulation, and CPR and AED certification.
Graduates leave with a clear understanding of how the department operates and why officers make the decisions they do. Many stay involved afterward through the Friends of Chesterfield Police and other volunteer efforts.
Academy Topics
- Detective bureau operations
- Dispatch operations
- Accident investigation
- Defensive tactics and handcuffing
- Traffic discussions and mock traffic stops
- OWI detection
- Evidence technician work
- Marine unit
- S.W.A.T.
- Taser demonstration
- K-9 demonstration
- Firearms simulation
- CPR and AED certification
Citizens' Public Safety Academy Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend the Citizens' Academy?
Adult residents of Chesterfield Township and owners of businesses located in the township.
How long does it run?
The academy is a 12-week program with one session per topic, covering everything from dispatch to S.W.A.T.
Is there hands-on work?
Yes. Participants take part in mock traffic stops, defensive tactics and handcuffing, firearms simulation, and earn CPR and AED certification.
How do I apply?
Download the application packet from this page, complete it and return it to the department.
Related Programs
Junior Public Safety Academy
A two-week summer academy, created in 2017, that gives young residents hands-on experience with police, fire and first responder work and ends with a graduation.
Learn moreRide-Along Program
Ride with a Chesterfield Township patrol officer for a first-hand look at a shift. Open to adults with a signed release form and advance department approval.
Learn moreFriends of Chesterfield Police
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose sole purpose is supporting the police department through the open house, a bowling fundraiser, the K-9 unit and the junior academy.
Learn more