City of Leawood

"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke

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Reaching into the Community - Citizen's Academy

Police Citizen's Academy

The Leawood Citizen's Police Academy provides citizens the opportunity to experience first hand what it's like to be a Leawood Police Officer. For 10 weeks, participants will learn about the police department and, through a variety of practical exercises, be able to see for themselves what being a police officer is like. The Citizen's Police Academy also gives individuals the opportunity to develop relationships with police officers as well as foster a partnership with the Leawood Police Department. These relationships can lead to a better understanding of the police and how they serve the community.

Participants Learn About:

Citizen Complaints
Domestic Violence
Crimes in Progress
Police Canines
Search and Seizure
Car Stops
Officer Safety
Crime Scene Investigations
DUI Enforcement
Juvenile Investigations
Community Concerns
Animal Control
D.A.R.E. Program
Neighborhood Watch
the Johnson County Adult Detention Center

Learn How Police Use:

Firearms
ASP batons
Taser energy weapons

The 2012 session of the Citizen's Police Academy will be held Thursday evenings, 6 to 9 p.m., starting September 13th, 2012. Participants must be over the age of 18 and live or work in the City of Leawood. There is no commitment to attend every session of the Citizen's Academy. We realize that everyone has busy lives, but we think once you start you won't want to miss any of the weeks!

For more information, please contact Corporal Ken Whiteside at (913) 642-5555 x127 or via email.

If you are interested in a career with the Leawood Police Department you may fill out the Online Application here.

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