The Orofino Police Department
invites interested persons to join them for a
Classes will cover various
topics, such as use of force, search and seizure, traffic stops, laws of arrest
and training requirements for officers. Other possibilities are the canine
program, drug investigations, the technology utilized by the department and
driving.
Participants will be
encouraged to do a ride-along in a police car.
Some blocks of instruction
will involve leaders from outside the police department. Plans are to make
classes interesting and interactive. “This won’t be lectures and PowerPoint
presentations,”
All officers in the
department will participate in some capacity.
The academy will be held with
a minimum of 20 participants. Chief Wilson encourages early sign up as the class
will be closed after 30 applicants have been accepted.
Applications are available at
the Police Department office, located on
Because of the nature of the
material to be discussed and the ride along, a safety check will be completed
prior to acceptance into the class. There is no charge for the academy.
For more information contact
Orofino Police Department at