Academy Graduates Learn Police Work
This year’s first class of the Oxnard Police Citizens Academy will hold a graduation ceremony Wednesday at City Hall.
The academy, which meets one evening a week for three months, gives the public an insider’s view of the Police Department. The 25 participants got an overview of gang tracking, narcotics and vice investigation, weaponless defense, crime analysis, patrol, code enforcement and graffiti suppression.
They also watched demonstrations by the SWAT and K-9 teams, and visited 911 dispatch center. Mock traffic stops and a session of firing weapons on the pistol range were also part of the program.
More than 150 people have graduated from the program since its inception in 1995. The next class begins in September.
The ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers, 305 W. 3rd St. The public is invited and alumni of previous academies are welcome.
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