Community Police Academy

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Community Police Academy

Contact Information

CPC Stephanie Hynes

1055 South Grady Way

Renton, WA 98057

425-430-7519

Email[email protected]

In support of our commitment to minimize the potential spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are canceling the 2020 Community Police Academy. Unfortunately, we will not be able to reschedule this year.

We look forward to hosting the 2021 Community Police Academy; please check the website after the first of the year for an update.

If you applied for the 2020 academy, your application will remain on-file and you will receive priority seating when the 2021 dates are selected.

Thank you in advance for your understanding. If you have any questions, please contact CPC Stephanie Hynes at [email protected].

Want to gain insight into how the Renton Police Department operates? If so, the Community Police Academy is for you!

The Community Police Academy is a 10-week program designed to educate participants on the “hows” and “whys” of our operations and services. Our academy offers front-line and behind-the-scenes information on law enforcement through interactive presentations and tours.

2020 Spring Academy

The next 10-week Community Police Academy starts Tuesday, April 14 and goes through Tuesday, June 16. The academy meets once a week, on Tuesday evenings from 6 – 8:30 PM. Applications are currently being accepted.

Application deadline: March 6, 2020

Academy brochure

Academy Goals

Provide the community information to gain knowledge of police operations, units, division, procedures, and protocol.

Develop a partnership between the community and police in order to establish a safer community.

Motivate the community to proactively help prevent crime to help strengthen police and community relationships.

Topics & Activities

Patrol Operations
Traffic Division
Use of Force
Hostage Negotiations
Narcotics Enforcement
Homicide Investigations
Crisis Communications
Criminal Investigations
Evidence
S.W.A.T.
K-9 Unit
Tour of the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) jail facility
Simulated driving and shooting exercises
Surviving Mass Violence

Application Process

To participate you must be willing to commit to attend at least 8 of the 10 sessions. Priority is given to those who live or work in Renton city limits.

Only those applicants who have successfully registered, passed a background check, and received confirmation of acceptance will be permitted to attend this academy.

Community Police Academy Application

Please send your completed applications to Stephanie Hynes at the Renton Police Department, or email the application to Stephanie Hynes.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years
Ability to pass a background check
No prior felony convictions
Must attend at least 8 of the 10 classes
Attendees who miss more than two classes will be asked to reapply to a later session

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