About the Citizens Academy... Citizens Academy Curriculum Classes subject to change. The Citizens Academy is a fifteen (15) week program designed to give participants an inside look at local law enforcement. During the Academy, students will be introduced to a variety of topics that will give them an overview of the Chico Police Department s functions and operational procedures. Welcome Facility Tour Criminal/Juvenile Justice System Internal Affairs Domestic Violence Police Ethics Animal Services Animal Control K-9 Program Academy classes are presented by Police Department administrators, veteran department personnel and current volunteers. Participants may have the opportunity to meet with the Chief of Police and various other staff members. Students are encouraged to ask questions and express ideas and concerns. Communications Community Service Officers Patrol Procedures Traffic Enforcement Special Events V.I.P.S./Explorers/Chaplains Community Oriented Policing Academy graduates are encouraged to continue their involvement with the Police Department by becoming on of our Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS). The department is always seeking interested, motivated individuals to assist with special events (Christmas, Halloween, etc.) as well as with the daily activities of the department. For additional information, please leave a message for the Chico Police Department VIPS at (530) 897-5861. Or, visit our website at www.ci.chico.ca.us for information and a downloadable application. Investigations & Evidence Narcotics/Search Warrants Crime Scene Investigation Mounted Patrol In the Line of Duty Use of Force Hostage Negotiation/SWAT Team Graduation
Selection Procedures And Participant Requirements Citizens Academy participants are selected by the Chief of Police through an application process. Enrollment is limited to thirty (30) students per class. Potential candidates for the Citizens Academy must meet the following criteria: Must be a minimum of 17 years of age. Must live or work in the Chico area. Must have NO felony convictions. Must have no misdemeanor convictions within one year of application. Any of the above requirements may be waived by the Chief of Police. Classes meet Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for fifteen (15) weeks at the Chico Police Department or other designated locations. If you would like to participate in the upcoming academy, please complete the attached application and mail or bring to: Chico Police Department Attn: Volunteers in Police Service 1460 Humboldt Road Chico, CA 95928 Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Chief s Message Thank you for your interest in the Chico Police Department s Citizens Police Academy. In this academy you will learn how, and more importantly why, police employees do what we do. Your instructors are members of our staff who provide police responses to calls for service. These men and women are the professionals who guard and protect our community. Citizens in policing is not a new concept. Citizen volunteers are the very root of modern policing. The people are the police and the police are the people. This simply means we are all in this together and are all responsible to police our community. Police officers are those individuals who protect and serve our community; the citizens are the eyes and ears that help police officers bring peace and justice to our community. Upon completion of the Citizens Academy, I invite you to join our VIPS program. This citizen volunteer group consists of men and women who work with our department to provide service to our community. If you choose to participate, I know you will enjoy your academy experience. Sincerely, Kirk Trostle Chief of Police Chico Police Department Citizens Academy February 7, 2013 - May 16, 2013 1460 Humboldt Road Chico, CA 95928 Phone: 530-897-4950 Fax: 530-895-4929 Kirk Trostle Chief of Police www.ci.chico.ca.us
Chico Police Department Citizen's Academy Application (Please Print or Type Clearly) Full Name: Date of Birth: Driver's License / ID #: Mailing Address: City, State, and Zip Code: Home Phone: Occupation: Cell Phone: Email Address: Employer Name: Employer Address: Physical Disabilities: Are you a member of any civic group or professional organization? If Yes, details: Have you ever been convicted of a felony?. If yes, details: Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor? If yes, details: Why do you wish to attend the Chico Police Department's Citizen Academy? I authorize the Chico Police Department to conduct a background check prior to my acceptance into the Citizen's Academy. Signed: Date Please fill out and include the attached Ride-A-Long and Waiver Forms with this Application
CHICO POLICE DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR RIDE ALONG Name: Date: Address: Phone: City: State: Zip: Cell: DOB: Drivers License / ID #: State: Grade: School / Occupation: Indicate Division you wish to observe: Patrol Animal Control Dispatch CSO Other Once approved, we will call you to schedule a ride along. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY DDL LOCAL NCIC CORI Date/Time of Ride Along: Watch Commander Approval: Rode with Officer: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT IN FULL BEFORE SIGNING
READ THIS DOCUMENT IN FULL BEFORE SIGNING CHICO POLICE DEPARTMENT RIDE-ALONG PROGRAM DECLARATION OF ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY I,, the undersigned, am years of age and an not a member of the Chico Police Department. I have made a voluntary request to participate in the Ride-Along Program of the Chico Police Department, during which I understand I will accompany any member of the Chico Police Department to whom I ma be assigned during the performance of his/her duties which may include riding with sad officer in a police department vehicle. I understand that the Chico Police Department will allow me to participate in the Ride-Along Program only on the condition that I assume the risks involved in said participation and that I will release the City of Chico, its officers, agents, and employees from liability, as specified below, and agree to participate in the Ride-Along Program in these conditions. I understand that the duties of the Chico Police Department are inherently dangerous and that I may be subjected to the risk of death, personal injury, or damage to my property during my participation in the Ride-Along Program. I further understand that said risks may arise from, but not limited to, the use of weapons and firearms; the acts and forcible resistance of criminal suspects; civil disturbances; explosions; electrocution; the escape of radioactive substances; the effects of wind, rain, fire, and gas; and vehicular collision and I freely and voluntarily assume all of said inherent risks, whether or not they are listed above. In consideration of my being permitted to participate in the Ride-Along Program, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators waive, discharge, and release any and all claims against the City of Chico, its officers, agents, and employees (Releasees) for damages for death, personal injury, or property damage which I may have or which may hereafter accrue to me arising out of or connected in any way with my participation in said program, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the Releasees. I further stipulate and agree, while participating in the Ride-Along Program, to be bound by all orders, rules, and regulations concerning my participation and to promptly obey all instructions of any police officers to whom I am assigned. I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT: 1. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS DOCUMENT AND UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS; 2. I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM ASSUMING ALL RISK INHERENT IN MY PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM; CA Std Form 8/26/11 R:\FORMS\CAFORMS\SAFETY STD\PD Ridealong.wpd page 1 of 2
3. I INTEND THIS WAIVER, RELEASE, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK BE BINDING ON ALL MY HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, NEXT OF KIN, SPOUSE, AND ASSIGNS; 4. I VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS DOCUMENT EVIDENCEING MY ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROVISIONS HEREIN; Dated: Signature of Participant Signature or Parent or Guardian if Participant is a Minor Printed Name of Participant Address Phone number APPROVED AS TO FORM: Witness: Lori J. Baker, City Attorney By: Alicia M. Rock Assistant City Attorney Person Witnessing Signature of Participant CA Std Form 8/26/11 R:\FORMS\CAFORMS\SAFETY STD\PD Ridealong.wpd page 2 of 2
OBSERVER RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS 1. Request for Ride Along must be completed, liability waiver must be signed and observer must be age fifteen (15) or older. 2. A criminal background or submission of false information of any type will disqualify the observer from the program. 3. Observer must agree not to discuss names of persons involved in police cases or incidents. Observer will be considered a confidant of the Police Department and it is essential that all matters pertaining to evidence or statements gathered in investigations be held confidential. 4. Observer must not leave the vicinity of the patrol vehicle unless cleared to do so by the officer. 5. When the officer is assigned to a dangerous mission, every effort will be made to leave the observer at a safe location until the officer or another police unit picks him/her up. 6. Observer or officer may terminate the Ride Along at any time. 7. The length of the Ride Along will not exceed two (2) hours unless cleared by the shift supervisor. 8. Observer must be clean and appropriately dressed (no shorts, tank tops, or sandals). 9. For purposes of safety and officer efficiency, the observer must obey all instructions and rules, written and verbal. 10. It shall be understood by the observer that participation in this program is a privilege, not a right and that the basic premise of the Ride-Along Program is to establish rapport with the Police and learn about the functions of law enforcement. IT WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY FIVE (5) DAYS TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CALL THE CHICO POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 897-4910 TO SCHEDULE YOUR RIDE-ALONG. Revised: September 2012