The Hillsboro Police Department’s 2010 Citizens Police Academy begins Thursday, February 18th. The community outreach program gives participants the opportunity to have a better understanding of the role of the police officer and what is required of them. The program also allows for open communication between members of the community and law enforcement personnel. The meetings are held at the Police Department Training room, 303 N. Waco St. The program lasts for 12 weeks, with Thursday meetings from 6:00 pm until approximately 7:30 pm. Subjects will include patrol operation, building searches, criminal investigations and more. There will be instructors from state and federal law enforcement agencies. Students are asked to ride with a patrol officer during a weekend night shift, giving them a first hand experience of what an officer may encounter. The academy is open to anyone living or working in the Hillsboro area. Participants will be subject to a background check. For further information, please contact the Hillsboro Police Department’s Public Liaison, Paula Bettis, at 254-582-8406 ext. 20.
Read what a former Citizens Police Academy student had to say about the program-
“Hillsboro Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy was an extraordinary & exciting experience, thanks to all of the hard work put into the preparations for this program by Chief Tony Cain, Officer Israel Abrego, Officer Paula Bettis, as well as the rest of the officers in the department. By the end, I didn’t want it to be over. I didn’t expect my participation would make me feel reconnected with my community, which isn’t an easy endeavor for someone such as myself, when trying to rebuild a new life after being the victim of a crime.
Not only was there a wide range of topics presented & discussed, but we had several opportunities that were hands-on activities such as traffic stops and building searches & seizures, in which we were provided simulation equipment. Personally, my favorite hands-on activity was when we went to the shooting range and took a few shots with a handgun, shotgun and an automatic.
I highly recommend this program to anyone who is considering going to the Police Academy, because it gives a comprehensive overview of the different functions and responsibilities that an officer is expected to fulfill.
The last week we met, Chief Tony Cain presented each of us with a certificate of completion & an authentic patch from an officer’s uniform that I carry with me. I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am for what I gained from the experience. Thank you.” – Denita
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