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Citizens Police Academy Class Schedule

Week

Topics Covered

1

Welcome and Introduction
MCPD History, Mission, Goals
CGSO History, Mission, Goals
Professional Standards and Code of Ethics
Training and Recruitment
Facility Tour

2

Field Operations
Communications/Dispatch
Community Oriented Policing/Crime Prevention
D.A.R.E.
Juvenile Court Services

3

Legal Aspects of Arrest
Use of Force Continuum
Arrest and Control Tactics
Defensive Tactics
Practical Exercise

4

Accident Investigation/ TRACS
Traffic Enforcement
Tactical Enforcement
Felony Stops
Practical Exercise

5

DOT
O.W.I. / Drug Recognition
SRO - Effects of Alcohol - Fatal Vision - Consumption Ordinance
.02 Law
Police Pursuit and Stop sticks

6

Firearms
Practical Exercise
Chemical Agents

7

Class Picture
Selection of President
Emergency Management
Criminal Investigations
Interview and Interrogations

8

Police K-9 Demonstration
Narcotic Enforcement
Search Warrant
Drug Court

9

Cerro Gordo County Jail
Civil Papers
Tour Court Rooms
Building Search

10

Technology and Equipment
Child Abuse
Domestic and Family Violence
DART and SART

11

Practical - Crime Scene
Investigation
Criminal Trial

12

Graduation Ceremony/ Dinner

Citizens Police Academy

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Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office

  • 220 North Washington Avenue
  • Mason City, IA 50401
  • Civil:(641)421-3002
  • Jail:(641)421-3004
  • Dispatch:(641)421-3000
  • Fax:(641)421-3135