The Naperville Police Department is now accepting applications for a 10-week Citizen Police Academy (CPA) to be held this spring. The academy will begin Wednesday, March 4, and continue every Wednesday night until May 6. Applications are due by Friday, Jan. 30, and will be considered in the order they are received.
Naperville’s Citizen Police Academy gives citizens insight into the inner workings of police operations, practices and objectives. Instruction consists of classroom lectures, interactive discussions and hands-on demonstrations focusing on various aspects of policework, including patrol, investigations, forensics, and special response, among others.
“CPA is an excellent opportunity for a behind-the-curtains peek at how the police department in Naperville does business,” said police chief Jason Arres. “The class allows residents to see what the day-to-day looks like for our personnel, and it introduces them to the many different ways we’re working to protect and serve our community. If you’ve ever wondered about our policies, tactics, equipment, training or any other topic concerning policing in Naperville, you’ll learn all that and more at CPA.”
There is no charge for the program, and all classes are held at the Naperville Police Department, 1350 Aurora Ave., from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.. Class size is limited due to course content and activities. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and must either reside or work in the City of Naperville. A criminal background check is conducted on each applicant.
Interested candidates should print and complete the Citizen Police Academy application and waiver found at www.naperville.il.us/cpa and return the signed documents no later than Friday, Jan. 30, to Jim Pacetti by email at PacettiJ@naperville.il.us, at fax number 630-305-7004, or through the mail or in person at the Naperville Police Department, 1350 Aurora Avenue, Naperville.
—City of Naperville government