Avon Lake Police Community Police Academy Starts Sept. 3.

The Community Police Academy will once again be held, marking its 7th year. The 10-week program starts Sept. 3; sign ups for the class, which is limited to 20, are now. 

The free program, sponsored by the Avon Lake Police, allows Avon Lake residents the opportunity to learn about police operations including firearms, police patrol, computer forensics and fingerprinting.

The program is designed to give the public a working knowledge of the Avon Lake Police Department. The program will be held for 10 consecutive Tuesday nights starting on from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each session will cover separate areas of the department’s operations.
Instruction will consist of lectures, demonstrations and student participation.

“This is just another way we can connect with the community,” Police Lt. Duane Streator said. “The main goal of the Community Police Academy is to provide information to the public that will increase the rapport between the citizens and the officers of the Avon Lake Police Department. We also anticipate that the participants will become better aware and informed on how the Avon Lake Police Department operates.”

In the past, students have had the opportunity to fire at the Avon Lake shooting ranges, learn fingerprinting and take part in a building search. A Lorain County Coroner’s Office representative will also attend one class. 

The main goal of the Community Police Academy is to provide information to the public that will increase the rapport between the citizens and the officers of the Avon Lake Police Department. The department hopes participants will become better aware and informed on how the Avon Lake Police Department operates.

The academy is open to anyone 21 years of age and above. The participants will be required to complete an application form and are subject to a background investigation. The classes will be filled on a first come basis. All of the participants are expected to attend all sessions of the program.

Applications can be obtained at the Avon Lake Police Department or it can be mailed to you by calling 440-930-4116. Contact Lt. Duane Streator or Nancy Frank at 440-930-4116 or email police@avonlakepolice.org with questions.