FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
EAST PROVIDENCE POLICE COMMUNITY POLICING SUPERVISOR:
Sergeant James Aceto
401-563-8699; jaceto@eastprovidenceri.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY
The East Providence Police Department will be starting a Citizens Police Academy Class this fall (the tentative starting date is September 21, 2022). The academy is a twelve-week program of weekly 2 to 3-hour meetings.
All instructors are East Providence Police Officers who volunteer their time to educate the public on various aspects of law enforcement. Topics that are presented include criminal investigations, patrol operations, crime scene investigation, communications operations, and much more. Academy members may participate in mock motor vehicle stops, mock building searches, and equipment demonstrations. The goal of the Academy is to enhance police-community relations by providing citizens with an in-depth look at law enforcement and the officers who execute their policing duties.
To participate in the Academy, one must be 18 years of age, a resident of the City of East Providence, and have no criminal record. Class size is generally limited to 20 members.
The Academy culminates in a graduation ceremony where city officials, police officers, and the participants’ families are cordially invited to attend. A certificate and Citizens Police Academy mementos are presented to the Academy graduates.
Applications may be obtained at the Police Department headquarters located at 750 Waterman Ave. or by contacting Community Policing Supervisor Sergeant James Aceto at Telephone: (401)-563-8699 or e-mail: jaceto@eastprovidenceri.gov.
