CITIZENS' PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY

Learn about Woodstock's Public Safety

The City of Woodstock Citizens' Public Safety Academy occurs at least twice a year and meets once a week for ten weeks in the evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

The citizens' public safety academy is an important component of the Woodstock Police and Fire Department’s community oriented philosophy. Its purpose is to provide a forum whereby you can develop a basic understanding of how the police and fire departments are continually striving to better our city.

During the ten weeks of the citizens' academy, various personnel will cover a variety of law enforcement and fire safety subjects. Through this experience, you will gain valuable knowledge of the how the Woodstock Police and Fire Departments operate within your community.


Schedule
Each Citizens' Academy session covers a variety of subjects ranging from basic law enforcement and its role in the community to discussions and demonstrations. The curriculum is as follows: 
    - Week 1:   Welcome Night with Chief Moss and Chief Soumas
    - Week 2:   Introduction to Police and Fire Operations
    - Week 3:   Police Traffic Unit Presentation 
    - Week 4:   Police K9 Unit Presentation
    - Week 5:   Fire Education
    - Week 6:   Fire Response to Accident Presentation
    - Week 7:   Police Use of Force Presentation
    - Week 8:   Police Criminal Investigations Presentation
    - Week 9:   Police SWAT Presentation
    - Week 10: Cherokee County Adult Detention Center & E-911 Tours
    - Week 11: Graduation

As a citizens' academy participant, you will receive a comprehensive behind the scenes tour of the Woodstock Police Department, including the detention center and a visit to the courtroom. Upon successful completion of the citizens' police academy each participant and their family and friends will be invited to attend the citizens' academy graduation ceremony held at the City of Woodstock Police Department.


Enrollment
Academy enrollment is limited. Citizens' academy application forms are available at the Woodstock Police Department. After your completion of the form, please turn it in to the Woodstock Police Department care of Ofc. C. Ellerbee or Ofc. R. Bleisath. In the weeks prior to the citizens' academy start date, the Academy Coordinator will contact you to confirm your selection to participate in the next academy.

Potential candidates must:
    - Be at least 19 years old
    - Live or work in the City of Woodstock
    - Have no felony convictions
    - Have no criminal misdemeanor convictions within one year of application


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For More Information
Ofc. C. Ellerbee
Neighborhood Services
P) 770-592-6000 ext. 1134
E)

Ofc. R. Bleisath
Neighborhood Services
P) 770-592-6000 ext. 1172
E)