Duncanville Police Department looking for citizen volunteers

by Danielle Parker of Duncanville TODAY

Are you intrigued by law enforcement, ever thought of being a police officer or just want to walk on the other side of the law?

The Duncanville Police Department is making it possible through its Citizens Police Academy, which gives people that live or work in Duncanville an opportunity to learn more about the police which serve them.

DPD is about to convene its 40th session of the Citizens Police Academy. Over the past 20 years, the DPD has had more than 800 participants for this 12-week course. The Citizen Police Academy (CPA) is an opportunity to learn about law enforcement from the inside out and classes include DWI investigation, criminal investigations, patrol procedures, police administration, family violence, ID theft/fraud, tactical team, accident investigation and traffic stops.

Former CPA graduates started the Academy Alumni Association and provides refreshments for the class during each break period.

Each class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 10 p.m. beginning Feb. 10.

“The best part about the Citizen Police Academy is that there are no tests and it is absolutely free,” Doug Sisk, community relations/crime prevention officer said. “We encourage and welcome everyone to come by the police department and pick-up an application and enjoy a 12-week course that is so interesting it will pass before you know it.”

Applications are available, to residents who work or live in Duncanville, at the Duncanville Police Department located at 203 E. Wheatland Road. Direct question Sisk at 972-780-5027 or dsisk@ci.duncanville.tx.us.