Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Assn
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the purpose of the Citizens Police Academy ?
Is a CPA graduate a police officer ?
Are there special requirements for
enrollment ?
Do I need to purchase books & supplies ?
What is the cost for enrolment ?
What is the purpose of the CPA Alumni Assoc. ?
How do you become a member of the CPAAA ?
What are some typical activities of the CPAAA ?
Purpose of the CPA ?
The purpose of the CPA program is designed to establish rapport and
increase the understanding between the citizens of Miami Township
and their police. In addition, you will learn about the management
of township government and the operations of the Fire/EMS
department.
By the end of each session, the CPA program has served its dual
purpose of establishing rapport and increasing understanding between
the citizens and the police officers that serve them. Each begins to
view the other as a partner rather than an adversary. The community,
as a whole, reaps the benefit of this partnership. Citizens Police
Academy graduates tend to become more involved with community
activities, particularly where law enforcement issues are concerned
and officers take a more professional interest in problems that
affect the community.
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Is a CPA graduate a police officer ?
Absolutely NOT ! The CPA is not designed to and does not make
the participants certified police officers.
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Are there special requirements for
enrollment ?
Yes, they include the following
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Must be a resident of Miami Township or have a close relationship
to Miami Township?
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass a background check. i,e, no arrest record (minor traffic
violations are excluded).
The completion and signing of an application and acceptance into the
Academy.
See "About Us" for additional information
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Do I need
to purchase books & supplies?
No, all instructional material will be supplied at no cost to
you. It is a CALEA® requirement that all participants be properly
identified and wear appropriate ID. Complying with that requirement
you will be supplied a shirt containing an approved insignia.
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What is the cost for enrolment ?
There is no cost to you for enrolment or instructional
materials.
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Purpose of the CPAAA ?
The purpose of the CPAAA is to offer graduates of the Miami
Township Citizens Police Academy continuing education in the
workings of the Miami Township Police Department and to assist the
Miami Township Police wherever and whenever possible in civilian
education and other related police activities.
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How to become a CPAAA member?
All of those who graduate from the Citizens Police Academy (CPA)
are alumni of the CPA for life. However, a group of graduates from
the CPA have formed the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA)
in order to better fulfill the mission they undertook when attending
the Citizens Police Academy. You can become a member of the CPAAA by
graduating from a CPA session held by the Miami Township Police
Department, Clermont County, Ohio.
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What are some typical activities of the CPAAA ?
Typical activities of CPAAA include but are not limited to:
Christmas Shop-With-A-Cop
Summer Patrols of Miami Meadows Park
Halloween Patrol
Police Expos at Tri-County Mall
Midsummer At The Meadows
Prom Night at Milford High School
SRO* Program support for Milford High School
* School Resource Officer
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