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C O U NT Y O F KAU A‘I
BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Managing Director
KAUA‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
News Release
For Immediate Release: May 25, 2017
DARRYL PERRY, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
KPD seeking participants for upcoming Citizens Police Academy
LĪHU'E – The Kaua'i Police Department is seeking applicants for its upcoming Citizens
Police Academy, an interactive program designed to give residents a hands-on look into the
police department and the criminal justice system.
“The Citizens Police Academy is consistent with our mission to improve transparency
and build a stronger relationship with our community,” stated Kaua'i Police Chief Darryl Perry.
“While the program is modeled after a police academy, it is not intended to be a citizens patrol
group or an offer of employment. It simply gives people a better understanding of the demands
and challenges of police work, and the culture of law enforcement.”
Classes are free and set to begin in June, but an exact start date will be determined
once applications are received.
The 13-week program combines both classroom and field instruction, which allows
participants to better understand the role of a police officer. Most classes will be held at KPD
Headquarters in Līhu'e, but the program will also include a visit to the Kīpū Pistol Range, a
police ride-along, and other off-site classes as needed.
Weekly sessions will focus on various topics, including: an overview of law enforcement
and criminal justice; firearms; crime scenes; domestic violence disputes; special units; and
community policing.
Applications for the academy are now available at Ka Hale Maka‘i o Kaua'i, Līhu'e
Headquarters located at 3990 Ka‘ana Street, Suite 200; or under the “Online Forms” section of
the KPD website, www.kauai.gov/police.
Academy hopefuls must be Kaua'i residents at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s
license, who have never been convicted of a felony or domestic violence offense, had a DUI
conviction in the past three years, or a petty misdemeanor conviction in the past five years.
Dedication is also required, as participants must attend at least 11 of the 13 courses in
order to graduate from the academy in the fall.
For more information on the Citizens Police Academy, visit www.kauai.gov/police or call
Lt. Rod Green at 241-1907.
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