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I looked and my PD has something called a Citizens Academy. What is that?
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Dear Jason,

    I am 14 years old. I am interested in a career in Law Inforcement. I was wondering if thier were any youth programs/jobs that I could get into prior to college that would help me in the future. If so what are they?

         Thanks,
         Nick
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Nick:

  Try looking into your local area's Police Explorer programs, as well as talking to your local agencies and see what they have to offer, many of them have some sort of cadet type program that they will gladly get you involved in.  The first, best, place to look is at their individual websites, you can usually find them if you google the name of the town/city/county/state you want to work.

Best of luck!
Jason

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Nick:

 A citizens police academy is something put on by the police department to show citizens of the community what it takes to become a Law Enforcement officer.  If they will take someone your age, I would encourage you to sign up, it will def help you and give you some insight.

Best Regards,
Jason

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General Maryland Law Enforcement, Maryland Law & Traffic Law, the Court System. How to start the process to become a Police Officer, different Police careers, the Interview process, General Police career questions

Experience

18 Years experience as a local and Federal Police officer. In addition to working "the road", I've worked as an Academy Instructor, Law Digest Compiler for Police Department, Community Policing coordinator, Department Gang officer, Bike Patrol Officer, and Advanced Accident Investigator. I've also served on the SWAT/SRT team, and currently work for the Department of Army Police (Federal Civilian) at Fort Detrick, Frederick Md, as a Sergeant. I'm Certified as a Police and Emergency Medical dispatcher through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.

Organizations
Police Marksman Association Fraternal Order of Police

Education/Credentials
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Prince Georges County Maryland Municipal Police Academy, Western Maryland Police Academy
Radar, Portable Breath Test, PR-24 Police Baton, ASP, Police Mountain Bike Certified. Maryland Police Training Commission Basic Instructor Certified. CALEA Certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Criminal Investigator School, Advanced Crash Investigator School, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Certified Emergency Police Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Operator.

Awards and Honors
Police Officer of the Year, Prince Georges County Municipal Police Chiefs Association (1995).
City of District Heights Police Officer of the Year, 1995.
Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, 1995 (National Association Chiefs of Police).

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