Saint Charles Police
Citizen Police Academy
WHAT IS THE CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY?
The Citizen Police Academy is a look into the values, philosophy, and operations of the
St. Charles Police Department. Designed for the residents of St. Charles, the Academy
educates citizens about the "how’s and whys" of the St. Charles Police Department.
Students are encouraged to share this realistic view of the police department with other
citizens to improve the efficiency of law enforcement and bring a closer relationship
between the community and the department.
WHAT TOPICS ARE COVERED?
A wide variety of topics are included in the Citizen Police Academy. The topics will
address both parts of the police department--those that are seen by the public, and those
areas seldom seen. Some of the topics and divisions that may be covered in the academy
are: Field Operations, Bureau of Investigation, Major Case Squad, Identification &
Forensics, Mounted Unit, K9 Unit, Negotiator Team, DARE & School Resource
Officers, Ride along program, St. Charles County Regional Drug Task Force,
Neighborhood Watch, Use of Force, and Citizens Emergency Response Team.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE?
The purpose of the St. Charles Citizen Police Academy is to provide information to the
citizens who attend so they may make informed judgments about the St. Charles Police
Department. Understanding can dispel suspicions and misconceptions, and increase
police/community rapport through this educational process. The police department, in
turn, becomes more aware of the feelings and concerns of the community from the
students. This will help to establish open lines of communication and cooperation in our
shared goal of achieving the best professional police service for the citizens of St.
Charles.
WHEN IS THE ACADEMY?
The Citizen Police Academy meets on Monday evenings for three (3) hours. The
Academy runs for eight (8) weeks and is held at the City of Saint Charles
Criminal Justice Center. Classes meet from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There is no cost to
the students. Casual clothes are recommended.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Applications will be accepted under the following provisions. Applicants must be at least
21 years old or older with no felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions within 1
year. Applicants must also be a resident, owner or employee of a business within the city
of St. Charles, who can make a commitment to attend the eight week course.
Updated 08/24/2014
SAINT CHARLES POLICE DEPARTMENT
CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY
APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT
APPLICANT MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO APPLY. INCOMPLETE
AND/OR UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
NAME______________________________________________ DOB: ____________
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
HOME ADDRESS: ____________________________________ ZIP CODE_________
HOME PHONE: _____________WORK PHONE _____________ CELL ____________
PRESENT EMPLOYER: __________________________________________________
BUSINESS ADDRESS____________________________________________________
OCCUPATION____________________________ HIRE DATE ___________________
DRIVER LICENSE OR SOCIAL SECURITY # ________________________________
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ARRESTED FOR, CONVICTED OF OR CITED FOR AN
OFFENSE OTHER THAN TRAFFIC CITATIONS:
IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN IN DETAIL SHOWING THE DATE, CHARGE,
LOCATION, AND ACTION TAKEN:
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EMAIL: _____________________________________________ SHIRT SIZE ________
CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY
AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION
I, __________________________ DO HEREBY AUTHORIZE A REVIEW OF AND
FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL RECORDS CONCERNING MYSELF TO ANY
AUTHORIZEDAGENT OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES POLICE, WHETHER
THE SAIDRECORDS ARE OF A PUBLIC, PRIVATE, OR CONFIDENTIAL
NATURE.THE INTENT OF THIS AUTHORIZATION ISTO GIVE MY CONSENT
FOR FULL AND COMPLETE DISCLOSUSRE OF ANY AND ALL RECORDS
CONCERNING ANY CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. THIS MAY INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT
LIMITED TO, CRIMINAL HISTORIES, DRIVING RECORDS, TRAFFIC
ACCIDENTS, AREST REPORTS, OFFENSE REPORTS OR ANY OFFICIAL
DOCUMENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY A
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION WHICH IS DEVELOPED DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, UPON THIS RELEASE AUTHORIZATION
WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING MY SUITABILITY FOR
ATTENDANCE TO THE CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY. I CERTIFY THAT ANY
PERSON(S) WHO MAY FURNISH SUCH INFORMATION CONCERNING ME
SHALL NOT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR GIVING THIS INFORMATION;
AND I HEREBY RELEASE SAID PERSON(S) FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY
WHICH MAY BE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF FURNISHING SUCH
INFORMATION.
I AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF MY NAME AND FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL
RECORDS CONCERNING MYSELF TO VERIFY PAST AND FUTURE
APPLICATIONS WITH OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
A PHOTOCOPY OF THE RELEASE FORM WILL BE VALID AS AN ORIGINAL
THEREOF; EVENTHOUGH SAID PHOTOCOPY DOES NOT CONTAIN AN
ORIGINAL WRITING OF MY SIGNATURE.
SIGNATURE: __________________________________DATE:___________________
Please send completed applications to:
St. Charles Police Department
Community Relations Office
1781 Zumbehl Road
St. Charles, MO 63303
Fax: (636) 949-3299
OR EMAIL TO:
Jennifer.Kroen@stcharlescitymo.gov
City of Saint Charles
Citizen Police Academy
PARTICIPATION PERMIT / PROMISE TO RELEASE
NAME OF PARTICIPANT: _____________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT)
IN
CONSIDERATION
OF
THE
BENEFITS
THAT
I
WILL
RECEIVE
FROM
MY
PARTICIPATION
IN
THE
CITY
OF
SAINT
CHARLES
CITIZEN
POLICE
ACADEMY,
I
DO
HEREBY
RELEASE
THE
CITY
OF
ST.
CHARLES,
ITS
POLICE
OFFICERS,
PUBLIC
OFFICIALS,
AGENTS,
SERVANTS,
AND
EMPLOYEES
FROM
ANY
AND
ALL
LIABILITY,
CLAIMS,
DEMANDS,
ACTIONS
AND
CAUSES
OF
ACTION
WHICH
I
MAY
HEREAFTER
HAVE
ON
ACCOUNT
OF
ANY
AND
ALL
INJURIES
AND
DAMAGE
TO
ME
OR
TO
MY
PROPERTY,
OR
MY
DEATH,
ARISING
OUT
OF
OR
RELATED
TO
ANY
HAPPENING
OR
OCCURRENCE
WHILE
I
AM
PARTICIPATING
IN
THE
ACADEMY.
FOR
THE
SAME
CONSIDERATION,
I
AGREE
TO
FOREVER
HOLD
THE
CITY
AND
SAID
PERSONS
HARMLESS
FROM
ANY
SUCH
LIABILITY,
CLAIMS,
DEMANDS,
ACTIONS
OR
CAUSES
OF
ACTION.
THE
TERMS
HEREOF
SHALL
BE
IN
FULL
FORCE
AND
EFFECT
DURING
THE
PERIOD
OF
MY
PARTICIPATION
IN
THE
CITY
OF
SAINT
CHARLES,
CITIZEN
POLICE
ACADEMY.
Signature of Participant: _________________________________ Date: ___________
Witness: _______________________________________________ Date: ___________