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Bridgewater Police
220 Pleasant Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
508-697-6118
Fax 508-697-3908
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Citizens Police Academy

The Citizens Police Academy is an twelve-week program designed to give Bridgewater residents an opportunity to learn more about their Police Department and the services we provide. This program is not intended to train participants to perform law enforcement duties, but rather create better-informed citizens and develop a working relationship with the community to solve problems within the Town.

The program participants meet one night per week and are given classes on a variety of subjects taught by Bridgewater Police Officers. During the session, class participants will also be allowed to attend a tour of Old Colony Correctional Institution at Bridgewater and Brockton District Court, as well as a ride-along with patrol officers on their shift.

The following is a typical program schedule:

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Week 11:

Introduction
Station Tour

Constitutional Law
Motor Vehicle Law

Patrol Procedures
Officer Survival

Canine Unit
Domestic Violence / Sex Offender Registry

Use of Force

Narcotic Enforcement

Special Response Team
Criminal Investigation

D.A.R.E. / School Resource Officer
Emergency Management

Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol

Courtroom Procedure / Mock Trial Program

Graduation / Closing

The program is usually run in the fall months, and applications must be completed prior to attendance. There is no cost to applicants, only a commitment to the program.

You must be 21 years of age to apply. Other qualification rules can be found on the application.
Click Here for an application form
For further information about this program please call 508.697.6118 or click here to send an e-mail request.

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