The Murfreesboro Citizens Police Academy is a 12 week program that allows Citizens to get a look at what goes on behind the scenes at the local police department. They are introduced to the rigorous training that law enforcement has to go thru. They get to see mock crime scenes and are introduced to handcuffing techniques, tour the facilities, see how and when the pepper spray is used, see the police cars and even ride on a shift with waivers signed. This class is very informative of the procedures, paperwork, the many facets of Law Enforcement. If you have a desire to attend one of these classes please download the application below or call number at bottom of this page. You will not regret this wonderful experience with Murfreesboro's Police Department.
There is a $50.00 fee
This fee is necessary to conduct a criminal history and background check on all applicants.
Don't worry you will not regret the cost, you're guaranteed to get your moneys worth.
This is a very informative twelve week 3 hour per session class. The classes promptly start at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. The interactive class will address the many aspects of Law Enforcement. The Instructors are very professional and Qualified. The hands on class will allow you to see first hand what the Murfreesboro City Police encounter on a daily basis. How and why they handle situations in certain ways. The relation established between the citizens of Rutherford County and the local Police departments will help to make a safer community for all who live or visit here.
Example Agenda
Week 1: Introductions
A: Commissioner Bill Jones, Deputy Chief Glenn Chrisman
B: Orientation
C: Tour of Facilities
Week 2: Class Photos
A: Internal Affairs
B: Information Systems
C: Field Training Program
Week 3: Officer Survival
A: Cultural Diversity
B: Tour of Precincts
Week 4: Legal
A: Public Defender
B: Judicial Procedures
Week 5: Uniform Division
A: Domestic Violence
Week 6: Traffic
A: S.O.U.
Week 7: Criminal Investigations
Week 8: Public Relations
A: K-9
Week 9: Communications
A: Vice
Week 10: Firearms Safety
A: C.P.A. Alumni Association Officers of the Board
Week 11: D.A.R.E.
A: A.S.P., O.C. Spray, Handcuffing
Week 12: Graduation
Next Class January 7, 2003
Cops Training Officer: Tracy Scantland (615) 895-3874
Police Annex
324 South Church Street
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130
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