Updated 07/07
Citizen Academies, Citizens Police Academies
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About Citizen Academies
Citizen academies, or citizen police academies, have the common goal of creating better understanding and communication between police and the citizenry through education. The concept was introduced in England in the late 1970s. The Tacoma Police Department introduced the first citizen academy to Washington State in 1987, followed by Renton in 1989. The concept of educating citizens though a formal program is being applied to other areas including fire, neighborhood leadership, and topics related to specific government operations. The term "University" or " U" is sometimes used for the general programs.
Links to Washington Academy Programs
- Bellingham Citizen Academy
- Bonney Lake Citizens Academy
- Issaquah Citizen Academy
- Kent Citizens Academy
- Monroe Citizens Police Academy
- Pasco Police Citizens Academy
- Pierce County Community Academy
- Redmond Fire/Police Academy
- Renton Citizens Academy
- Richland Citizens Academy
- Seattle Community Police Academy
- University Place Community Academy
- Whatcom County Citizens Academy
Other Resources
- Citizen Academies, Summary, International City/County Management Association IQ Report, 2001 MRSC Library Loan
- Can Citizen Police Academies Influence Citizens’ Beliefs and Perceptions? Public Management, May 2005 ;MRSC Library Loan
- Comprehensive Citizen Involvement/Public Relations Programs, MRSC
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