CITIZENS ACADEMY
THE WAUNAKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Waunakee Emergency Services Academy will provide community members with an inside look at the Emergency Services Waunakee provides. During the 9 week academy, students will be introduced to emergency service operations and participate in many of the same training sessions officers go through every year.
PURPOSE
The Academy is designed to increase understanding between citizens and emergency responders through education. Our goal is to provide an increased understanding of the tasks emergency service officers face every day. With better understanding it becomes easier for police and citizens to find realistic solutions to neighborhood problems.
COURSE SUBJECTS
Each of the sessions will include a look into many areas of the emergency services. Included in the hands-on citizen's academy 8 week program is:
Police Defense and Arrest Tactics/Taser Demonstration.
Participation in Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Located at Columbus 151 Speedway.
Police Simunitions - Response to active shooter scenarios utilizing simunition rounds.
Drug Investigations, Alcohol Investigations, Accident Investigations, Crime Scene Investigations and K-9 Demonstration.
Fire Department Equipment Demos, and Building Tour.
Basic EMS Skills, CCR Training, Equipment Demos, and Building Tour.
REQUIREMENTS
Potential candidates for the Citizen's Academy must meet the following criteria:
- Live or work in Waunakee
- Over 18 years of age
- Have no felony convictions
APPLICATIONS
Applications can be obtained at the Waunakee Police Department
205 N. Klein Dr. Waunakee, WI 53597.
QUESTIONS
Any questions about the Citizen's Academy can be answered by contacting Officer Adam Kreitzman at (608) 849-4523.
