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Springfield police invite residents to Citizens Police Academy
Summary
Sergeant Houston Evans of the Springfield Police Department invited residents to apply to the annual Citizens Police Academy, which includes hands-on activities such as range training and driving a police car; applications are due Aug. 30 and may be submitted at the department or online.
Sergeant Houston Evans of the Springfield Police Department invited residents to the department’s annual Citizens Police Academy, saying the program offers opportunities to "ask questions about police" and to experience "what it's like to be a City of Springfield police officer," including hands-on activities at a firing range and driving a police vehicle. Evans spoke in a recorded announcement distributed by the department.
The academy is described as a public-engagement program that lets participants observe and take part in non-operational demonstrations and training exercises. Evans said interested residents may apply in person at the Springfield Police Department or online via the department website and that completed applications are due by Aug. 30. The announcement did not specify the year of the session or any eligibility requirements.
The announcement emphasized community access and transparency, saying the program is intended to let residents learn about policing practices and ask department staff questions. No fees, class size limits or age requirements were stated in the recorded message. For more information Evans directed listeners to the department's website.
