WHAT'S HAPPENING...
- The Trail Watch Program was the beneficiary two separate equipment contributions in June. A donation of $4,600 was received for the purpose of purchasing a golf cart to be used as a trail watch vehicle. The donor wishes to remain anonymous. Also, a 2005 Yamaha Pro Hauler that is the property of the St. Joseph Health Department was not being used and has been offered to us as a trail watch vehicle. The vehicle has been accepted and will be on a permanent loan to the Police Department. This vehicle is off-road capable and is available for other department uses if needed
The Crime Prevention Unit is very active with a variety of responsibilities. We provide a number of FREE presentations and services to the public. These presentations are done in individual homes or businesses throughout the city.
We work with our School Resource Officers to conduct training in our schools to ensure the students have a safe environment in which to learn.
By utilizing the experience and training of our officers we can teach almost any topic that our citizens need.
Some of the topics we cover are:
- Personal Safety
- Armed Robbery Prevention
- Neighborhood Watch Programs
Map of Neighborhood Watch Areas - Business Theft Prevention
- Senior Safety
- Identity Theft
- Computer Crimes
- Sexual Assault Awareness
- School Safety
- Residential/Security Surveys
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
- Battering Personality Signs
- Home Security Information
- Jogging and Walking Safety
- Protecting Your Home
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY
The St. Joseph Police Department has reimplemented the Citizens Police Academy. The academy interacts civilians with St. Joseph Police Officers and teaches them about the procedures, policies, and general aspects of police work. The academy is provided to those at no cost and lasts 6 weeks. Classes are held one night a week for the 6 weeks.
Those interested must fill out an application and pass a background check. If you are interested please call (816) 271-4786 or Police Administration during business hours Monday through Friday at (816) 271-4701.
The Citizens Police Academy gives hands on experience on a number of topics:
- Firearms orientation and shooting (F.A.T.S. simulator)
- Detecting and Identifying drugs
- General Law classes
- Police K-9 uses
- Traffic and DWI investigations
- Defensive Tactics and Self Defense
- Crime Scene Investigations
- Patrol ride along with an officer
Here are the links for other police academy providers in our area.
