PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department kicked off its 2016 Citizens Police Academy on Thursday, September 23.
Parsippany Police’s Chief Paul Philipps, Captain Jay Wieners and Officer Remo D’Alessandro directed the first introductory class.
The Citizen’s Police Academy is a ten-week program designed to give the participants a working knowledge of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department.
The goal is to increase communication and partnership between the citizens and the police through education and discussion in order to establish a safer community.
The series consists of sessions held once a week, on Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
The classes provide an in-depth view into various areas of law enforcement such as criminal investigations, neighborhood watch, crime prevention, firearms, use of force and advancements in technology utilized in law enforcement today. It is an educational and informative program that allows citizens the opportunity to learn about the issues that affect law enforcement efforts in the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
Class size is limited to approximately twenty students and there is no cost to anyone attending the academy.
When residents take a more personal interest in the protection of their community and neighborhoods, they enjoy a safer and closer relationship with their neighbors.
It is the hope that the graduates become partners in identifying problems and solutions to the crime and safety issues that are affecting our community.
Community Oriented Policing plays an important and vital role in reducing crime.
Graduates of the academy will be able to take what they have learned back into their neighborhoods where they can utilize it to enhance the quality of neighborhood life. Upon completion of the course with a minimum attendance of eight classes, graduates will receive a diploma, and a class photo.
For more information or to register for an upcoming program, please call Community Relations Officer Remo D’Alessandro at (973) 263-4383.
