CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY
The Citizen Police Academy was created to:
Foster a relationship with the citizens of Wheeling.
Provide citizens with a working knowledge of the Police Department.
Create a better understanding between citizens and the Police
Department through education.
To increase trust and confidence of our citizens in our ability to provide effective public safety.
Work with the community to reduce crime and improve quality of life of Wheeling
citizens.
Classes are 10 weeks in length.
The lead instructor is Sgt. Phil Redford.
Classes have numerous guest instructors.
Circuit Judges
Legislatures
County Prosecutors
Police Officers
Detectives
CPA is a free program open to anyone over the age of 18.
Students will have the opportunity to ride along on patrol with Officers in the field.
Due to an overwhelming response up to two classes are held. One on Mondays and the Other on Wednesdays from 6-9 pm.
The average class size is around 18 students
As the Citizen Police Academy evolves it will flow into Police working
with Community Volunteers.
Volunteers will assist the Police Department with traffic and major
incidents.
Community volunteers will help free up patrol by answering phones,
filing, data entry, and other non law enforcement jobs
The Citizen Police Academy has been very successful. To date there
have been over 75 graduates from 5 classes. Graduates and Police agree
that the CPA has strengthened the bond between the Police and the
public.
Classes are held at the City County Building located at 1500 Chapline
Street.
The next session of classes will begin Spring 2012.
Contact Sgt. Phil Redford with any Questions
at 304-234-3623 or
predford@wheelingpd.com
CPA GRADUATE CLASS #1 6/1/2010
CPA GRADUATE CLASS #2 06/14/2010
CPA GRADUATE CLASS #3 01/03/2011
