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November 22, 2010

 New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office

Superintendent Serpas Announces Second Citizen’s Police Academy

New Orleans/> –Superintendent Ronal Serpas is pleased to announce that the New Orleans/>’s Police Department’s Crime Prevention Section will host the second Citizen/> Police/> Academy/>/> beginning on January 5, 2010.  This academy/training will provide information and knowledge about the the New Orleans Police Department to the citizens of the community. 

The purpose of citizen police academy is not to teach members of the community to be police officers; however, it is an opportunity for community members to gain a better understanding of the responsibilities and challenges of the New Orleans Police Department.

The Citizen Police Academy serves as a component of Superintendent Serpas’ community policing programs.  Participants learn about the criminal justice system and how they can work with law enforcement to address community problems.

The Citizen Police Academy can also help develop support for communities and the NOPD.  Academy participants usually develop empathy for police and often become active supporters for the police department.

This class will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  The class will run for 12 weeks with a graduation on March 30, 2011.  There will be no class during the week of Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday. The academy class is being moved to 401 City Park.

 Attached is a copy of the citizen academy application.  There is only room for 50 applicants.  As a result of this, the first 50 applications will be accepted.  Please copy and paste the application provided, complete the requested information and email the form back to the commander of the Crime Prevention Section, Sergeant Michael Levasseur.  Also attached is a copy of the last class schedule to give you a better idea of what the class entails and a list of speakers.

Please print, complete and mail the application to Sergeant Michael Levasseur at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas/>, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans/>/> is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans/>/>’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit Link to NOPD Website Portal:

http://www.nola.gov/GOVERNMENT/NOPD or

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