Lowell Police to host Citizen’s Academy

The Lowell Police Department is holding its 27th Citizen’s Academy this fall. This popular eight week course is held to educate citizens about the Lowell Police Department, its organization, operations and role in the community. Participants will gain an understanding of police department responsibilities and the laws that govern it. Students are given the opportunity to offer their ideas and share their experiences. The goal of the academy is to develop a partnership between citizens and their local law enforcement agency that benefits both.
Classes are taught by Lowell Police Department administrative and supervisory staff.
The Citizen Academy is fee of charge and is open to all local citizens 18 yrs. and older. Classes will be held on eight Wednesday evenings from October 12th – November 30th.
The hours are 6pm-9pm. Classes are held at Lowell Police Training Dept. located at 99 Middlesex St., between the Registry of Motor Vehicles and Garcia Brogan’s Restaurant.
Applicants must have a clean court record. Background checks are done on all applicants. Applicants with numerous traffic violations will not be considered.
An applicant is asked to commit to attending every week if accepted. Class space is limited to 40 students and there is always a waiting list.
Applications for Citizen Police Academy are available on Lowell Police Department Website, Blog and Facebook page.
Applications and further information can be obtained by contacting Sharon Callery at LPD Community Services, (978)937-3210