HONOLULU
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
BUSINESS
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY
About the program
A police department interactive program that
fosters "Understanding through Education". It is designed to
educate the public about its departmental policies and operational
procedures, the criminal justice system, and ways to reduce
crime.
The BPA allows members of the department and citizens
of Honolulu to meet, share ideas and information, and interact
in a very positive and proactive setting. Graduates will
not emerge as trained police officers but as better informed
citizens who will be able to share their education and experiences
with family, friends, and coworkers
How
can I attend the BPA?
Applications can be obtained by contacting the Honolulu
Police Department, Criminal Investigation Division at 529-3115
or the Community Affairs Section at 529-3351. You can
alsoClick here to download
the application in PDF format.
What
type of information will be presented?
Presentation topics will include the criminal justice
system, credit card fraud, forgery and check fraud, identity
theft and Internet crimes, auto theft and ACID etching, crime
prevention through environmental design, shoplifting and
employee theft, workplace violence, etc.
Who
will attend?
The BPA will be made up of members from the private and
public businesses of our community. Members must be at least
21 years of age and maintain a good standing in our community.
When
and where?
Participants will meet 3-4 hours a week for eight weeks.
The sessions will be held at the Honolulu Police Department's
Alapa`i Headquarters.
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