Troopers Planning Citizen’s Police Academy

The Pennsylvania State Police, in partnership with the Pittsburgh Technical Institute, are presenting the Citizen’s Police Academy.

The CPA is an 11-week program designed to expose selected Allegheny and Washington County citizens to the world of the police officer, the types of training officers receive and general law enforcement concepts and responsibilities. It is a forum for understanding and communication between citizens and police officers.

The CPA will run from Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 through Tuesday, Dec. 20. Participants will meet every Tuesday night from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Technical Institute, North Fayette Campus, 1111 McKee Road, Oakdale, PA 15071.

Anyone who is interested must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of Allegheny or Washington County and not possess a criminal history (a background criminal check will be conducted). Class size will be limited so it will be first come, first served for the selection process.

Applications can be obtained by visiting www.pti.edu/events/citizens-police-academy.html, or you can contact Trooper Robin Mungo at 412-294-1116 or Trooper Joe Christy at 724-223-5200.

Applications must be mailed to PA State Police, Trooper Robin Mungo, 449 McCormick Rd., Moon Township, PA 15108 and postmarked no later than Sept. 30.