Owen Sound Police are launching their inaugural Citizens Police Academy.
The six-week program will be a hands-on, interactive opportunity to learn about the city’s police service and take a deep dive into the world of policing operations here in Owen
Sound.
The new program will launch January 18th, 2023 and will run for six consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., ending on February 22nd, 2023, to be held at the police station at 922 2nd Ave. W., Owen Sound.
Each night will involve subject matter experts talking about topics that will include complex criminal investigations, forensic identification techniques, police communications and
dispatch, technical surveillance and digital evidence, and the courts and criminal justice system.
The program is free of charge and is open to anyone with an interest in policing and a desire to learn.
Police say the academy size will be limited to 20 people, however the service plans to make it a recurring program which will allow for future opportunities.
Those who are interested in taking part are asked to complete an application online at the service’s website at owensoundpolice.com/citizens-police-academy.
They say candidates must be 18 years of age or older, and due to the nature of the course curriculum, a security check will be conducted for applicants. They say preference will be given to those who reside or work in Owen Sound, and due to class size limitations not all applicants will be accommodated.
Questions about the program can be directed to Amy Gaviller at 519-376-1234 Ext. 210, or to agaviller@owensoundpolice.com.