KentWA.gov\/CommunityPoliceAcademy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nThere is no cost for participating in the Community Police Academy. It is open to any adult 18 years or older that lives, works, or has an interest in the city of Kent and its police department. Space is limited and preregistration is required.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
For security reasons all applicants must pass a background check. Persons with a felony conviction or recent misdemeanor conviction are not eligible to participate.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The academy is delivered in a series of classes that offer straightforward, candid information regarding daily and specialized operations of the police department, while defining the agency\u2019s role in the community.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
A wide range of law enforcement topics will be discussed to include an overview of law enforcement, recruiting\/hiring for new employees, traffic enforcement, investigations, narcotics, gangs, community education, use of force, stress and chaplaincy and K-9 units.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
For more information, contact John Pagel at jpagel@kentwa.gov or 253-856-5884.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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