The Citizen’s Academy exposes citizens to a number of current police/firefighting/EMS issues and the latest White Plains Public Safety Department procedures. It is our intention to provide residents with an overview of the training received and functions performed by our members. Training is provided by White Plains Police Officers and Firefighters who have experience in the related subject areas.
The Citizen’s Academy is offered in the evening over a nine consecutive week period, with classes once per week. Classes begin at 7:00 p.m. and conclude at 9:00 p.m.
Topics to be covered during the course:
Department Command Structure
CID- Criminal Investigation Division
The Traffic Division
The Patrol Division
The Community Advocacy Strategic Initiatives Division
Ambulance - Life Support Services
The Fire Department
COMPSTAT
Tour of Headquarters including the Firing Range
If interested; please contact Lieutenant Dennis Doherty, ddoherty@whiteplainsny.gov or call 914.422.6250 for further information