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Natatia Bledsoe is the public information officer for the Fredericksburg Police Department.
Police Department taking applications for Citizen’s Academy 2012
For anyone interested in taking an inside look at the operation of the Fredericksburg Police Department, I invite you to attend the next Citizen’s Police Academy, scheduled to start on Thursday, February 23. The classes are taught by dynamic instructors who all have a wealth of experience to share. The Academy is free, and we even provide a light dinner while the classes are in session.
Click here for an application, and feel free to email me if you have any questions at nbledsoe@pd.fredericksburgva.gov I look forward to meeting you!
Citizen’s Academy Agenda
February 23 – April 19, 2012 | Every Thursday | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
WEEK ONE February 23:
Opening Remarks; Introduction of Command Staff and Attendees
Overview of Law Enforcement
PIO
WEEK TWO March 1:
Patrol Officer Basics
E-911/Dispatch Center
WEEK THREE March 8:
Building Tour
Forensics Collection and Analysis
WEEK FOUR March 15:
Special Equipment Tactical Team (SETT)
Crisis Negotiating Team
WEEK FIVE March 22:
K9 Unit
Less Lethal Use of Force
WEEK SIX March 29:
Review of Zhang Abduction/Homicide Case
WEEK SEVEN April 5:
Review of Officer Todd Bahr Shooting/Line of Duty Death
WEEK EIGHT April 12:
(held at Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy)
“Shoot, Don’t Shoot Scenario”
Polygraph
WEEK NINE April 19:
Domestic Violence
Class Evaluation, Suggestions
Graduation Ceremony
*You are encouraged to complete a ride-along at your convenience during the nine week period.*
