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Lessons 911 Dispatch (Tour) Correctional Facilities (Tour of Tazewell County Jail) Crime Prevention Criminal Justice System Criminology/Investigations Domestic Violence Emergency Response Firearm Familiarization Animal Control Narcotics Enforcement Patrol Procedures Physical Fitness (LawFit Program) Police Officer’s Association and the Community Scenarios and Role Playing School Resources Officers Sex Offenders Special Enforcement Detail Tazewell Police Department Traffic Enforcement Use of Force Virginia State Accreditation Process Weaponless Defense
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TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA POLICE DEPARTMENT CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY WHAT IS IT? WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES? The Tazewell Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy is designed for citizens of the Town of Tazewell and surrounding areas who desire a better understanding of law enforcement activities in their community. To some citizens, it may frequently appear that police officers are not doing their job or are exceeding their boundaries of authority. In the past, citizens have simply seen a uniform, usually behind a windshield or at the side of a stopped vehicle, now they will have the opportunity to meet and interact with the person behind the badge in a friendly setting. The program provides students with a better understanding of the issues and responsibilities facing law enforcement officers and how they approach various situations and problems. The Officers cannot always be aware of current situations in all areas of the community without input from community members. This program gives the officers an opportunity to learn more about specific needs from neighborhood residents. The objective of the Citizen Police Academy is not to train an individual to be a Police Officer, but rather to produce informed citizens. Potential candidates for the Citizen Police Academy must meet the following requirements:
Ø Minimum age: 21 years of age. Ø Live and work in the town of Tazewell or surrounding areas Ø No felony convictions or charges Ø No misdemeanor arrests within one year of application
Note: Because of the sensitive nature of law enforcement work, a background investigation will be completed for each applicant. This will include criminal history, driver license status, and warrant check.
Any requirement may be waived or modified upon review and approval of the Chief of Police.
The classes will be held one night a week (Thursday evening), commencing in September 2008, for 14 weeks at the Tazewell Town Hall Council chambers, plus several special events. The classes consist of a 3 hour period each week. The subjects are comprehensive, covering a different area of police activities each week. Classes will be taught by instructors with particular expertise in the individual subjects, instructors will include Certified Police Officers, Instructors from the Criminal Justice Training Academy and Faculty from Southwest Virginia Community College. All classes are free of charge unless applying for college credit through Southwest Virginia Community College.
Due to limited space in each Citizen Police Academy course (24 students) all students are required to commit to attending all classes within the 14-week program. Students cannot select specific classes in the program to attend. In addition, due to the rapid pace, the classes will begin promptly at 6:00 PM each night. It is important to note that this academy DOES NOT certify the student as a Law Enforcement Officer! An application can be obtained at the Tazewell Police Department (276-988-1892). Please fill out the application and return to the Tazewell Police Department for consideration to be selected to attend the Tazewell Police Department Citizen Police Academy.
The Tazewell Police Department is excited to offer this program and looks forward to presenting it to the citizens of Tazewell. |
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The Tazewell Police Department is working together with Southwest Virginia Community College’s Administration of Justice Program to allow college credit to be given for those who successfully pass the Tazewell Police Department Citizen Academy.
Anyone who is signed up for the Academy may also register through the college for three (3) Administration of Justice credits that will go towards a Law Enforcement Certificate or an Associate’s Degree. Below is information on the college’s law enforcement program.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Administration of Justice curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for careers and positions of leadership in the field of criminal justice. Supported by a broad general education component, the curriculum is structured toward the development of professional proficiency in the career fields of law enforcement, corrections, security, and wildlife management and enforcement. This curriculum is applicable to both the preparatory student and the experienced officer. Articulation agreements and transfer information are available for those students who intend to continue their education beyond the community college level and into four-year colleges or universities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Occupational Objectives:
Communications Officers Corrections Officer
** The conviction of a felony and certain misdemeanors, history of substance abuse, or an excessive number of traffic violations may be detrimental to the student entering most criminal justice fields. If questions in this area should arise, students are encouraged to consult with the department head to discuss the specific qualification standards of most criminal justice agencies.
Through the college’s Administration of Justice program students can earn either a:
Careers Study Degree in Administration of Justice (16 credits required)) Certificate of law Enforcement (34 Credits required) Associates Degree in Applied Science (66 Credits required)
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