CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Police Department will be hosting a citizen academy next month.

The academy will begin on Wednesday, April 3, and will be held Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. during the month of April.

There will be one longer day – approximately seven hours – at the end of the academy to accommodate for certain training scenarios and graduation.

The academy will be open to anyone over the age of 18 who can pass a brief background check, has no felony convictions and has an interest in learning more about law enforcement, specifically the Clearlake Police Department.

Attendees who complete the course will have the opportunity to join the Clearlake Police Volunteer Program, also known as the VIP Program.

Those who decide to accept the challenge of joining the VIP Program will receive additional training to meet the requirements for the program.

Academy attendees can expect to enjoy an inside look at the Clearlake Police Department. Attendees will learn of the various programs and divisions, receive interesting information about the law and how to apply that information to scenarios and have the opportunity to see some exciting demonstrations.

Attendees will participate in classroom training along with practical exercises, hands-on learning and demonstrations throughout the academy.

The city of Clearlake and the Clearlake Police Department have made many positive changes and is continuing to make many more.

This is an opportunity for community members to learn about some of the things that are going on within the city’s largest department and to be a part of those future changes.

Police department officials believe that in order to make Clearlake a cleaner, safer city, they must enhance public safety by providing professional, trustworthy service in partnership with our community.

Through the citizens Academy you will have the opportunity to be a partner.
If you are interested in attending the academy please complete an application and return it by March 25.

Approved applicants will be contacted via telephone and invited to attend the course as applications are processed.

Pick up an application at the police department located at 14050 Olympic Drive in Clearlake or print one from the city of Clearlake website at www.Clearlake.ca.us and follow the prompts to the police department and locate “Citizens Academy.”