Glens Falls Police Department
Citizens Police Academy
| The purpose of the academy is to give the public a working
knowledge of the Glens Falls Police Department through a series of classes
involving instruction by police officers and other criminal justice
professionals. Previous speakers have included Warren County District
Attorney Kate Hogan, Police Chief Joseph Bethel and Glens Falls City Court
Judge Richard Tarantino. An effort will be made to cover all aspects of law
enforcement. Upon completing the course, students will have an excellent
overview of what their police department does and whit it has to offer it's
citizens.
There are currently no classes scheduled at this time. |
It is the police department's intent to open communications between residents and the officers that serve them. Topics covered will include patrol and detective divisions. The penal and vehicle and traffic laws. The court and correctional systems. Firearms and less lethal weapons, narcotics investigations and Police ride-a-longs. The course will include a mock crime scene with students collecting evidence and lifting fingerprints. Instruction will be done by Glens Falls police officers and guest speakers.
The regular session is open to anyone at least 18 years old and the teen session is for 14 to 19 year old students. Applications can be obtained from the Office of the Chief of Police at 42 Ride Street. Interested parties can also obtain an application by contacting Captain William Valenza at