07/08/09
Cape department accepting applications for 2009 COPS class
The Cape Elizabeth Police Department, in collaboration with other Cumberland County communities, is offering a 10-week Citizen Orientated Policing School (COPS) starting Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.
The class sessions are held each Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at the various participating law enforcement agencies.
Some of the topics addressed will be:
- The Role of the Police Officer
- The Hiring Process
- Laws – Maine Criminal and Civil, Federal
- Police Ethics
- Juvenile Justice
- Dealing with the Mentally Ill
- Domestic Violence and Diverse Ethnic Groups
- Patrol Procedures
- Criminal Investigations
- Use of Force
- Firearm Training Simulator (FATS) Machine – shoot don’t shoot scenarios.
The COPS program is intended to be an overview of the functions and operations of law enforcement personnel. Participants will not be trained as police officers.
The Cape Elizabeth Police Department is accepting applications for the Citizen Orientated Policing School through Aug. 15, 2009. Class size is limited; and will be filled on a first-come basis.
A background check will be performed on all applicants. Applicants with felony convictions or extensive criminal backgrounds will not be accepted.
To obtain an application please stop by the Cape Elizabeth Police Department, 325 Ocean House Road, or download a copy from this Web site.
Participating law enforcement agenices, besides Cape Elizabeth, are Cumberland County, Falmouth, Freeport, Yarmouth, Scarborough, South Portland, Portland and Westbrook.
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