Citizen’s Police Academy – Week One

So today was the first day for the 17th class of the Carmel Citizen’s Police Academy. I had heard of the academy through some friends and the newspaper, but I never made the time to go.

The whole purpose behind the program is a good one, it opens up communications between the police department and the citizens. It also give the citizens a view of law enforcement.

The program lasts 11 weeks and each week I will try to give some highlights. This week was an introduction. We met the police chief, some of the majors, the chaplain, and others.

Carmel has been growing and has grown from a police department of four officers to over 100 today. It’s even amazing how they’re outgrowing their headquarters. I’m beginning to think that we shouldn’t build one of the Keystone roundabouts and just build a new police headquarters.

Well friends, that was week one of the Citizen’s Police Academy. I wish I could show you more, but I didn’t take so many pictures this week. Stay tuned for more!