Citizen Police Academy

CPA 2023 HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT - Thank you for your interest

 

The O’Fallon Police Department is excited to announce the 11th session of our Citizens' Police Academy (CPA). 

The program will be taught by officers from the O’Fallon Police Department and guest speakers from other agencies. The Academy is designed to give participants a realistic view of police work by providing instruction and education on different aspects of Law Enforcement.

The CPA is open to residents or individuals working in the City of O’Fallon (21 years of age or older). Class size is limited to the first 20 applicants. There is a $25 tax-deductible course fee which will be donated to “THE BACKSTOPPERS, INC.”. 

The Academy is eight (8) weeks beginning on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, and concluding on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 9:00 PM, with an additional Thursday and Saturday session.                                 

Participants will be introduced to a variety of topics and hands-on training to include:

  • Department History 
  • Police Operations
  • Patrol Tactics
  • Traffic Stops / DUI
  • Current Drug Trends
  • General Investigations
  • CPR and AED Training
  • Fire Safety / Demos
  • Major Case Squad
  • 9-1-1 Communications

A scheduled 8-hour Ride-A-Long with an Officer will also be included.

Interested persons are encouraged to submit an application to Leah Wilson, at: [email protected].  If you would like additional information, please contact Captain Mike Mojzis at: [email protected]

Note: Due to the nature of the course and curriculum, individuals with prior felony and/or certain misdemeanor charges/convictions will be declined.