Citizens' Law Enforcement Academy
Application Form
What is the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy?
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy is a 19 week course providing an
overview of various law enforcement topics. The program explains the different aspects of police work using
classroom discussions and hands-on demonstrations.
The Sheriff’s Office has found that education has been an effective tool in gaining the understanding and
support from our community. The Citizens’ Academy offers community members insight into how Sheriff’s Deputies
perform their duties and how the Sheriff’s Office serves the community.
Mission of the Academy
The mission of the Citizens’ Academy is to educate the citizens of Boulder County with the operation of the
Sheriff’s Office while obtaining valuable feedback from those citizens. The Academy will create a nucleus of
well-informed citizens who possess greater insight into police practices and services. Graduates of the Academy
can share their knowledge and experiences with the community as the opportunity arises. Everyone benefits from
enhancing citizen understanding of the role and function of their local law enforcement.
Course Description
The Citizens’ Academy is not intended to serve as accredited law enforcement courses but merely to provide
insight to the internal workings of the Sheriff’s Office and law enforcement in general.
Instruction consists of one 3 1/2-hour class held each week for a duration of nineteen weeks, including two
Saturdays. There will be a final graduation ceremony at the end of the Academy.
This instruction is comprehensive, covering a different area of law enforcement each week. Certified deputies
with particular expertise will conduct each topic. Classes are limited to 25 citizen attendees.
Course Curriculum
- Criminal Law
- Patrol Procedures
- Drug Task Force Function
- K-9/Bomb Team/SWAT
- Emergency Services
- Communications
- Media/Public Relations
- Jail Operations & Tour
- Traffic Enforcement/DUI
- Criminal Investigations/Crime Stoppers
- Crime Scene Processing
- Family Abuse/Juvenile Procedures
- Community Services
- Identity Theft / Forensic Cyber Investigations
- Personal Safety & Defensive Tactics
- Firearms Training
- Defensive Driving Training
A vital part of the Academy is active participation in the dynamic training modules. These simulations will
provide an opportunity for a unique "hands-on" learning experience. Students will also have the
option, on a voluntary basis, to take firearms training, learn about self defense, and actively learn about
defensive driving.
Who may attend the Academy?
- Citizens 18 years of age or older
- Citizens with no prior felony convictions
- Citizens with no misdemeanor convictions within 1 year of application
Local records and criminal history will be checked, as will outstanding warrant and driving histories.
When and where is the Academy held?
- The next Citizens’ Academy will be held
August 28, 2008 thru January 17, 2009 (graduation on
6/24/09)
- Sessions will be held at the Boulder County Parks and Open Space facility at 5201 St. Vrain Road, in Longmont
(some sessions / tours will be held off-site)
How do I apply to the Academy?
- Download an Application Form (pdf)
- An application may be emailed to you by contacting Reserve Deputy Eric Bagdikian at
ebagdikian@bouldercounty.org/
- An application may also be mailed to you via the U.S. Post Office by leaving a message at (303) 441-3636
- Cost for the Academy is $30 per person and includes a polo shirt and note book. A check should be included
with your application.
If your application is denied for any reason, your check will be returned un-cashed.
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