The Niles Police Department is proud to announce the 2012 Citizen's Police Academy.

What is the Citizen's Police Academy?

The Citizen Police Academy is a twelve-week program held once a year and is designed to give the participants a working knowledge of the Niles Police Department. The program consists of a series of classes and discussions once a week, on a designated evening from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm. Enrolment is limited. The class will provide an in depth view of the various aspects of law enforcement. This is a very educational and informative program that allows the citizens an opportunity to learn more about the issues that affect law enforcement in the Village of Niles. Classes start September 6, 2012. 

Who can Attend and Why?

When residents take a personal interest in their community and the protection of their neighborhoods, they will enjoy a safer and closer relationship with their neighbors. Community Oriented Policing plays an important and vital role in overall reduction of crime in any community. The Niles Police Department has instituted the Citizens Police Academy in order to improve our community. It is our hope that all the graduates will become partners with us in identifying problems and solutions to those crime issues in our village. The Citizens Police Academy is open to all Niles residents, business owners or those who are employed within the geographical borders of the Village of Niles. That are 21 years of age or older. Class size is limited. There is NO COST to anyone who enrolls in the academy.

Curriculum Covered

Department Overview and Tour	Organizational Structure	School Prevention Programs
Telecommunication & 911 System	Community Policing	Crime Prevention Programs
Patrol Procedures / Traffic Stops	Evidence Collection	Criminal Investigations
Traffic & DUI Enforcement	Gang Awareness	Crime Free Housing
Firearms and Range Master	Volunteers in Police / Citizen Corps	Patrol Car Ride Along

Mission of the Niles Police Department

The mission of The Niles Police Department is to equally, fairly protect, and serve all those people within its jurisdiction without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, age or sexual orientation. One of our most powerful tools is you, the citizen. Through the Citizen’s Police Academy we hope to create a more positive, open and trusting environment between the Niles Police Department and the citizens it serves.

 To submit an application on line simply click here.

To download and submit an application click here.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Sgt. Robert Tornabene or call 847-588-6500