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About the Upper Arlington Citizen Police Academy

The Upper Arlington Citizen Police Academy is designed to enhance the community’s understanding and awareness of the many law enforcement and citizen safety activities conducted by the UA Police Division each and every day.
 
While taking participants on an educational, fun, and often exciting hands-on look behind the scenes of law enforcement work, the Police Division seeks to expand its community outreach activities through the program participants.

Program objectives include:
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  • Educate UA citizens on the functions of the Police Division and its programs, policies, and procedures
  • Enable participating residents to meet many of the men and women who proudly serve the Upper Arlington community
  • Enhance communication between citizens and law enforcement
  • Work with previous participants to expand and enhance the Citizen Police Academy
 
There is one 10-week Citizen Police Academy session annually, from mid-September to mid-November. Students receive about 30 hours of instruction, provided by police officers.

Applications are usually accepted in June and July.​

Please contact us for more information on the Citizen Police Academy.

About the Upper Arlington Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association

Who we are:

After graduation, Academy participants are encouraged to join the UA Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (UACPAAA). Members stay connected with Police Division activities, volunteer for service assignments of their choice, and enjoy social activities with fellow graduates.

What we do:
 
  • Facilitate interaction between the community and the Upper Arlington Police Department
  • Expand community understanding of law enforcement, crime prevention, and public safety
  • Provide volunteers to help staff community service, charitable and educational events
  • Support the Police Division and its initiatives through public service
  • Collaborate with other CPA Alumni organizations to share information and participate in activities serving the entire Greater Columbus area
 

Please contact us for more information about UACPAAA, especially if you’re a UA Citizen Police Academy graduate
and would like to be part of what we do.
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Similar Organizations

 

CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)

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VIPSS (Volunteers in Public Safety Support)

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MRC (Medical Reserve Corps)

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Links


City of Upper Arlington

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UACPAAA Photo Gallery

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Current & previous UACPAAA activities

  • School zone speed monitoring

  • Assist with the annual 5th Grade D.A.R.E. Pool Party

  • Monitor crowds during parades, festivals, and special events

  • Assist with Drug Take-Back Days

  • Assist with Child Safety Town

  • Administrative work at the police station

  • Help distribute candy for Halloween Pumpkin Patrol

  • Christmas Shop With A Cop

  • Police Division booth at the July 4 Fireworks and Arts Festival

  • Assist with the UA Citizen Police Academy program

  • Conduct fundraising activities

  • Facilitate the annual Jim Hamilton Car Show

  • Manage the Police Division’s annual recognition & awards banquet

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