Lance Goes Attends The 2018 Citizens Police Academy – Episode 1
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Puppy Love During the Last Night of Citizens Police Academy
The eleventh session of the Citizens Police Academy concluded the series last night, and the students walked away with their certificates of completion. Students also got a chance to get up close and personal to the Richmond Police Department’s K9 Unit, Rush and his handler, Chip Gray. Rush still has some puppy in him according […]
You Don’t Know SWAT About the Emergency Response Unit: Week 10 of the CPA
In Week 10 of the Madison County Citizens Police Academy, students were able to act out hostage situations and respond to an emergency. The Emergency Response Unit is comprised of 10 Richmond Police Officers who dedicate extra time into training for such high-stress situations. Kentucky State Police Post Seven also has a unit, which solely […]
Trigger Happy at Citizens Police Academy
The students got to fire off a few shots at last night’s Madison County Citizens Police Academy! The firearm training simulator that the students got to use at the DOCJT looks a bit like a movie screen, and puts the students in the place of officers who have to make split-second decisions on how to […]
Prepare to get Pulled Over at the Citizens Police Academy
Last night at the Madison County Citizens Police Academy, students got to try their hand at putting the instructors in their place! After a portion in the classroom with Berea Police, the participants went outside despite the weather to do both low and high risk traffic stops. Grendalyn proved that she would be a great […]
Emotional Night and Visit from the Coroner at the Citizens Police Academy
In week 6 of the Madison County Citizens Police Academy, Coroner Jimmy Cornelison came to explain the ins and outs of his position and the job of his three deputies to students. Grendalyn got a little choked up hearing all about his job duties, as she had nothing but admiration for such a tough job. […]
Let’s Get Physical: Week 5 of the Citizens Police Academy
In week five of the Madison County Citizens Police Academy, the students learned all about DOCJT defensive and tactical trainings. Grendalyn ended up in handcuffs as she was shown the procedure for safely arresting a suspect who may be resisting. Students were also shown the DOCJT gym and facilities that cadets use in their Department […]
In the Slammer! Week 4 of the Citizens Police Academy
Grendalyn actually ended up in jail this week: and we have the mugshot to prove it! Check out the video in part four of our series where we go inside the Madison County Citizen’s Police Academy Stay tuned for next week where they get physical with tactics and training!
Grendalyn Goes to the Citizens Police Academy: Jam Packed Week 2
Apparently the second week of the Citizen’s Police Academy was jam packed, as not only did the participants get an inside look at the training facilities within the KY Department of Criminal Justice Training Center, but everyone got an in-depth look at EKU policing. Also, Judge Earl Ray Neal spoke to those in attendance about […]
Grendalyn Goes to the Citizens Police Academy: First Night!
In the first segment of our series following our Classic Request Live Hostess Grendalyn Morton going through Madison County’s Citizens Police Academy, Grendalyn says that she has been bitten by the first responder bug, and that she thinks her time in radio may be compromised after a fun filled and informative first night at the […]
Madison County Citizen’s Police Academy Still Accepting Applications
The Citizens Police Academy is returning to Madison County after a seven year absence thanks to help from all the local police agencies in the county as well as the Kentucky State Police. We spoke to Richmond Police Department’s Sgt. Josh Hale to get more information about the program. Deadline for applications will be the […]
