NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is looking for motivated youth/adults to participate in the Wellington County OPP's second annual Citizens Police Academy.
The 'Academy' is an opportunity for citizens to learn about policing in a way that very few get to experience without becoming a sworn member of a police service. Selected applicants will get exposure to many specific police related topics and duties ranging from forensic analysis to canine handling, to criminal investigations / court process and so much more! You'll have the chance to learn about the Auxiliary program, hear from recruiting, and even get to see the techniques and equipment used to identify impaired drivers.
This series of interactive information sessions are presented by field experts and specialists that will share their passion for policing. Whatever the motivation a citizen may have for attending, the result will be a community member who better understands the challenges and responsibilities that the officers of the OPP face every day.
The eight-week program is scheduled to begin Tuesday March 4, 2025, and end on Tuesday April 22nd, 2025, and be held on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., at the Fergus OPP detachment (371 Charles Allan Way, Fergus).
We are looking for community minded individuals, between 16 to 50 years-old, who represent a wide range of demographics including age, vocation, motivation, and life experience. Applications can be retrieved via email by contacting Administrator Carly McKeown at the Fergus OPP Detachment at [email protected] or 519-846-5930.
Submission deadline is Feb. 21, 2025, and must delivered in person to the Fergus OPP detachment. Valid photo identification must be presented upon application. A security check will also be used to determine a candidate's suitability.
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