February 22, 2007

C.O.P.S. TRAINING CLASS
The Midland Police Department will conduct a new Citizens On Patrol training class on Thursday, March 1 and Tuesday, March 6, 2007.  The classes for both nights will be from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  The classes will be held at the police department, 601 N. Loraine.

The C.O.P.S. program allows citizens to patrol neighborhoods as extra eyes and ears for the police department.  Officers cannot always be everywhere at once.  The volunteers of this program assist as a deterrent to crime and help catch criminals.

Upon completion of the classroom training, the candidates must ride for eight hours with Patrol Officers.  There is no cost, however, you must complete and submit an application for the program to attend.  Applications are available at the front desk of the police department, downloadable from the MPD website (under Field Operations Bureau), or through the Community Relations Unit. 

For more information contact 685-7582.

CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATION
The Midland Police Department will host a graduation ceremony for those participating in the 32nd class of the Citizens Police Academy.

The graduation will take place at Clear Springs Café on Thursday, February 22, 2007, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The CPA class began on January 16, 2007, and continued every Tuesday and Thursday night for 6 weeks.

The 22 students gained a working knowledge of the every day operation of the Midland Police Department.  Citizens are provided with information to help them better understand the day-to-day business which includes class lectures, firearms instruction, a chance to Aride-along@ with police officers, canine demonstrations, SWAT, and the opportunity to investigate a mock crime scene.  All training is provided at no cost.

Officers hope that graduates take their new knowledge into the community and educate others when opportunity arises and make decisions that affect the City and PD with heightened awareness and better information.

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