Bedford Police Department
Citizen Police Academy
This is a planned educational program designed to offer citizens an opportunity to learn about the Bedford Police Department’s practices and services.
This program is not designed to train participants to perform law enforcement duties, but rather to create a nucleus of citizens who are well informed about department operations.
Beyond this educational intent is a hope to break down barriers that exist in most communities. We want to strive for two outcomes:
Recognition and understanding on the part of citizens that police officers are human beings trying to do a tough job;
Re-introduce police officers to the "good" citizens – the very same people they chose to protect when becoming an officer.
Common topics introduced are:
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Officer Selection & Training |
Communications / 9-1-1 |
Intro. To Criminal Justice |
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Constitutional Law |
Criminal Law |
Motor Vehicle Law |
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O.U.I. Enforcement and Field Tests |
Patrol Procedures |
Accident Investigation |
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NEMLEC Involvement |
Use of Force |
Intro. to Defensive Tactics |
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Hazardous Materials |
First Aid & Fire Services |
Community Policing |
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Problem Solving |
Crime Prevention |
Violence Prevention |
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Drug Abuse |
Criminal Investigation |
Juvenile Issues |
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Critical Incident Stress Mgmt. |
Interview & Interrogation |
Drug I.D. & Enforcement |
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Evidence Collection & Preservation |
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Fill out the application and BOP Authorization Form and we will notify you when we are going to be holding another academy class.