PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Police Department again will host the Community Police Academy.

The academy provides an opportunity for individuals to learn more about how police officers work, as well as gain a better understanding of department operations by familiarizing residents with our community-policing philosophy, internal policies, and the guiding principles of law and ethical conduct governing the delivery of police services within our community.

Topics for the upcoming academy include:  Patrol Operations, Introduction to Criminal Law, Motor Vehicle Stops, Animal Control, Police Use of Force, Accident Investigations, OUI’s, Drugs, Crime Scenes, Police K9, Firearms, and Special Operations.

The department is seeking interested citizens, volunteers, community-policing partners, local business leaders, and educators to apply for this exciting opportunity. Classes will be held at the Pittsfield Police Department Headquarters, 39 Allen Street (Squad Room) on:

* Thursday, Sept. 8 , 6-9 p.m.

* Monday, Sept. 12, 6-9 p.m.

* Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Range)

* Thursday, Sept. 22, 6-9 p.m.

* Thursday, Sept. 29, 6-9 p.m.

* Thursday, October 6th , 6-9 p.m.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and live or work in the City of Pittsfield.  All applicants will be subject to a criminal history background check, as some prior criminal offenses may be disqualifying.

Interested applicants should contact Officer Nicole Gaynor, via email, at ngaynor@pittsfieldpd.org with any questions, or to obtain an application and recruiting materials.  Applications can also be picked up at the front lobby of the police station, or accessed via the internet at pittsfieldpd.org under the FORMS tab.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Sept. 6. Rolling-admission notifications will be made through Wednesday, Sept. 7. Those not selected for the current session will be placed on an eligibility list to attend the next scheduled class.
 

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