The Old Orchard Beach Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy will provide
community members with an inside look at local law enforcement. During the academy,
students will be introduced to a variety of topics, such as, community policing, laws of
arrest, criminal investigations and crime scene processing, patrol operations, self
defense, drug identification, crime trends and , firearms safety to name a few. The
students will also experience hands on activities and some real life scenarios. The
objective of the academy is NOT to train you as police officers but to produce
informed citizens.


Goals & Objectives:

1.        Increase public awareness and confidence in law enforcement and the Old
Orchard Beach Police Department.

2.        To allow the citizens Old Orchard Beach to meet the men and women of the
Old Orchard Beach Police Department: and to allow the members of the Department
the opportunity to meet and hear from the public.

3.        To enhance and augment the Community Policing concept.

4.        To educate the community members in understanding the role of the Old
Orchard Beach Police Department and that of the individual police officer.


When:

The Old Orchard Beach Police Citizen Police Academy is a 10 week program that
meets once a week on Tuesday nights from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Class limit is 20 participants.
Starting date is 9/23/2008.

Eligibility:
•        Resident of Old Orchard Beach
•        At least 21 years of age
•        Successful completion of a criminal background check
Click Here To Download the Application
Application Instructions:

You may download the application, complete it and drop it off at the
Police Department at any time. Also you may download the application, fill
it out, and then send as an attachment to Sgt. Vincent Mattia at
vmattia@psafety.oobmaine.com

If you have any questions call Sgt. Vincent Mattia at 934-4911 Ext 631 or
email your questions to vmattia@psafety.oobmaine.com.