NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 9, 2023) — The New Rochelle Police Department recently celebrated the graduation of a class from its Citizen Police Academy, a program designed to strengthen the partnership between the police department and the community it serves.
During the nine-week course, participants were introduced to the field of law enforcement and the criminal justice system through a variety of instructors representing every facet of the New Rochelle Police Department. The curriculum included classroom lectures, hands-on demonstrations, scenario-based training, ride-alongs with patrol officers, and a Harbor Unit tour.
The program provided an unabashed view of what police officers are responsible for doing, how they are trained to handle situations, and the reasons for their actions. Through candid conversations throughout the course, participants now graduate with a better understanding of police work in general, as well as a greater level of insight into the New Rochelle Police Department and the challenges, intricacies, goals, and limitations of police work.
The Citizen Police Academy was an opportunity for the community to engage with law enforcement and gain a deeper understanding of the work police officers do every day to ensure public safety. The graduation ceremony was a celebration of the program’s success and the participants’ commitment to building a stronger relationship between law enforcement and the community.
The New Rochelle Police Department expects to host another class in the future, continuing its efforts to strengthen the partnership between the police department and the community it serves.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was generated by ChatGPT based on an NRPD Facebook post.