The Citizens Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to provide residents with a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement and the Tinley Park Police Department. The next class will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays from January 7, 2027 to March 25, 2027. This program is offered free of charge and is limited to 30 students per session. Applications are available in person only from 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays to Fridays through Thursday, Oct. 15 at the police department. Completed applications will be date-stamped by a police department clerk when returned.
Each week, a block of instruction will offer an in-depth overview of how specific divisions within the police department operate. The program will be both informative and educational, allowing students to participate in hands-on training experiences.
Each week, a block of instruction will offer an in-depth overview of how specific divisions within the police department operate. The program will be both informative and educational, allowing students to participate in hands-on training experiences.
The goal of the academy is to provide citizens with an opportunity to understand how the police department serves the community. Students will learn the reasoning behind specific decisions made by law enforcement and the impact those decisions have on the community. The Tinley Park Police Department believes it is essential for the public to have confidence, trust, and faith in the ability of its officers to carry out their duties effectively.
The Tinley Park Police Department encourages its citizens to get to know officers through the various programs that it sponsors throughout the Village and law enforcement community. When the police department and citizens take a more personal interest in each other, the community benefits in many ways. Open lines of communication are established, fostering a sense of safety and security. The police department is committed to collaborating with the community to ensure that Tinley Park remains a safe and enjoyable place to live and work.
After graduation, students will be invited to join the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. This association will provide residents with opportunities to continue their education in law enforcement, collaborate with the police department, and participate in various future projects.
After graduation, students will be invited to join the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. This association will provide residents with opportunities to continue their education in law enforcement, collaborate with the police department, and participate in various future projects.
The Citizens Police Academy was established by the Tinley Park Police Department to improve communication between the department and the community, fostering a better understanding of the officer's role in the community. The partnership between law enforcement and residents is crucial in reducing crime and enhancing community safety. The input and support from citizens are vital for officers to perform their duties effectively and provide optimal service.
The police department will encourage academy graduates to assist in identifying problems within the community and developing solutions. The police department hopes its graduates will take their experiences back to the community and apply what they have learned to ensure quality of life in Tinley Park. This will serve to educate and encourage other citizens to get involved with the Citizens Police Academy and the community.
The police department will encourage academy graduates to assist in identifying problems within the community and developing solutions. The police department hopes its graduates will take their experiences back to the community and apply what they have learned to ensure quality of life in Tinley Park. This will serve to educate and encourage other citizens to get involved with the Citizens Police Academy and the community.
To apply for the Citizens Police Academy, applicants must be at least 21 years of age and must reside or work within the Village of Tinley Park. All applicants will undergo a background check. Applications are available at the Tinley Park Police Department, 7850 W. 183rd St. Applicants should fill out and date the form. The application must be date-stamped by the clerk when it's returned.
Residents recently attended a Crime Scene/Evidence Tech Workshop, the fifth class of the Tinley Park Police Department's Citizens Police Academy, a 12-week program designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement and the department.
