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Community Police Academy
A Word From the Lieutenant
“One thing that I stress from the beginning...is that it’s not just our job to protect you, it’s also your job to protect yourself.”-- Lt. Eschenfelder (retired),
Original host of the CPA
Original host of the CPA
Program Overview
Established in 1996,the Community Police Academy is a 12-week police discovery session, open to Westlake residents and employees of Westlake companies. It is not designed for those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement but to help increase understanding between the community and the police department that serves it.Read 2022 Community Police Academy press release Opens a New Window.
To Apply
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2022 Session - Coming Soon!
The Westlake Police Department’s Community Police Academy is a free, hands-on program for anyone 21+ who wants to learn directly from patrol officers, detectives and civilian staff members about what their jobs entail and how a police department functions. Participants will get experience in crime scene processing, self-defense, firearms instruction, K-9 operations, drone operations and detective bureau investigations. Applications are due by Friday, Aug. 19. Classes will be held Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. beginning on Aug. 31. The graduation ceremony will be held on the final night, Nov. 16, which family and friends will be invited to attend.