Register for the Fall 2012 Citizen Police Academy

The Warner Robins Police Department is now registering for the Fall 2012 Citizen Police Academy.  The Academy is a 12 week program that gives participants an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the responsibilities and challenges of the police profession. 

Participants will learn about several areas of law enforcement such as the hiring process, investigation divisions, SWAT team, use of force, and other areas.  The Academy will also allow citizens to experience some of the training associated with police work.  Ride-alongs with patrol officers will be highly recommended.  Applicants do not have to be a citizen of Warner Robins to participate. 

The Academy will be on Thursday evenings from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. beginning August 9^th and continue through October 25^th.  The Warner Robins Police Department Training Center located at 212 Stalnaker Avenue, Warner Robins will host the event.  The classes are free for the participant.

Applications can be found on our website under Community Initiatives.

Citizen Police Academy - Criminal Investigations

Lieutenant McSwain of the Warner Robins Police Department Criminal Investigations Division (CID) came by the Citizens Police Academy to talk about the different aspects of the division.

Currently the Criminal Investigations Division has ten detectives which include three supervisors.

CID is responsible for investigating any unsolved criminal actions.  Detectives utilize both traditional investigation methods and the latest technology to solve crimes.

There are approximately one hundred active cases being worked by detectives on any given day.

2011 Statistics
Assigned Cases - 572
Cleared Cases - 494
Clearance Rate - 86%
Arrests:  359

Citizens Police Academy - Traffic Division

The Spring Citizens Police Academy is in its sixth week.  Officer Pippio of the Warner Robins Police Department Traffic Division stopped by to demonstrate the many aspects of a traffic officer.

Participants were able to view the division's BMW motorcycle and the many features that make it unique in law enforcement.  They were also able to get hands on and clock Officer Pippio's speed on the motorcycle.

Clarifications about many of the traffic laws such as aggressive driving, speeding, and the move over law were also explained.

The Citizens Police Academy is a twelve week class dedicated to educate citizens about the many aspects of the Warner Robins Police Department.  The Academy is held twice a year and covers a wide variety of topics.

Class dates are posted on this blog and at WRPolice.org.