Citizens Police Fire & Court Academy
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There are currently no plans for a Citizen's Police, Fire and Court Academy for 2023. We will post any updates here.
Jack Dentler Ann Arbor Citizens Police, Fire and Court Academy Program
Citizens often wish they knew more about the public safety system. In turn, Ann Arbor Police Department, Ann Arbor Fire Department and 15th District Court members wish the public had a better understanding of the challenges facing police officers, firefighters, attorneys and judges.
To bridge the gap, the Ann Arbor Police Department, Ann Arbor Fire Department and the 15th District Court have joined together to create the Ann Arbor Citizens’ Police, Fire and Courts Academy, which is the first program of its kind in Michigan.
This is an eight-week program that is held at the Ann Arbor Police and Fire departments, Washtenaw Community College and the 15th District Court. Classes are held once a week, and the program includes:
Police Department
Patrol division - traffic stop tactics and scenarios | Investigative division - detective investigation | Use of force/weapon platforms | K-9 unit.
15th District Court
Organizational structure | Criminal justice system | Court processes | Court programs.
Fire Department
Fire responder's role | Pre-hospital care | Fire response and behavior | Hazardous material | Technical rescue | Emergency management.
The next academy start TBD. If interested in participating, complete and submit the Jack Dentler Citizens Police, Fire and Court Academy application.
For more information, contact PSS Susan Casey, Ann Arbor Police Department, 734.794.6900 x49526, or scasey@a2gov.org.