Ever wonder what it is like to be a Police Officer?

The Michigan City Police Department are looking for members of the community who would like to experience the inner workings of what it is like to be a police officer. We will be sponsoring an opportunity for members of the community to become closely acquainted with the roles and responsibilities of the Police Department. The Michigan City Police Citizen's Police Academy (MCPA) brings the police and the community close together in a setting that offers a sample of police training to each participant.

Participants receive two hours of training one evening each week for six weeks in many of the varied functions of law enforcement. They experience some of the highlights of police training and are exposed to the daily operations of the police department.

Participants are taught the basics of criminal law, search and seizure, patrol tactics, firearms, tazer, traffic laws, hostage negotiations, and many other subjects. They will learn about the processing of a crime scene, how police canines are used, and are exposed to many of the specialty police units. MCPA participants meet and talk with many of the officers as well as the command staff and training staff that serves them. All this takes place in a safe and entertaining training environment at the Police Department and outdoor range.

Instructors are State Certified law enforcement professionals who teach both veteran and recruit police officers. Students leave this training with a greater understanding of the police mission and with an increased ability to see how the police serve our community.

This program is not an accredited certification course to become a sworn police officer.

Look for information on the next enrollment period soon.

For more information on the Michigan City Police Academy, please contact:

Sgt. Chris Yagelski
Michigan City Police Citizen’s Police Academy
102 W. 2nd St.
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-1461 Ext. #333
ASKACOP@emichigancity.com

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