HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-04 PACKET 02.A.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM #
DATE 05/04/11
PREPARED BY Public Safety Craig Woolery
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Receive a presentation from Sergeant Gwen Martin on the Cottage Grove Police Department
Citizen's Academy.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation from Sergeant Gwen Martin on the Cottage Grove Police Department
Citizen's Academy.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
❑ Power Point presentation by Sergeant Gwen Martin and Press Release offering a Citizen's
Academy
ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
Administrator
Date
COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: [ ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER
City of
Cotta Grove
Minnesota
Department of Public Safety
Police Division
7516 80'" Street South / Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016 -3197 651- 458 -2850 Fax 651 - 458 -2820
w .cottage- grove.org TDD 651- 458 -2880
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COTTAGE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFERING A CITIZEN'S ACADEMY
THURSDAYS, JULY 14 – AUGUST 18, 2011 from 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Get an inside, in -depth look at the Cottage Grove Police Department
"How does your police department work for you ?"
Cottage Grove, Minnesota, April 29, 2011: The Cottage Grove Police
Department (CGPD) is offering citizens an exciting opportunity to develop an
understanding and awareness of the CGPD's operational policies and procedures.
Participants in the Citizen's Academy will experience a variety of topics —
including lectures, demonstrations, ride - alongs, tours, and hands -on exercises — taught
by police officers or experts in particular fields. The Academy is designed to create a
safer community by building an understanding and partnership between Cottage Grove
citizens and the CGPD. The Mission of the Academy is twofold: 1) to promote
understanding of contemporary law enforcement issues and 2) to help citizens learn
about and gain a better appreciation for the challenges and accomplishments of the
CGPD. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Academy graduates will receive a
Certificate of Completion from the City of Cottage Grove.
GOALS: Enhance public safety, understand law enforcement strategies and
problems, reduce crime and provide crime prevention strategies, build relationships with
the citizens, and create police ambassadors to the community.
COST: NONE! This free program offered by the CGPD includes a free polo
"uniform" shirt to wear at each session.
ELIGIBILITY: At least 21 years of age, Cottage Grove city resident or business
owner, and must pass a background investigation check. (No law enforcement students
please.)
APPLICATION: Available online at http: / /www .cottage- cirove.org /l)olice.htm in
PDF format or at the front desk of the CGPD. DEADLINE: Close of business, Friday,
May 27, 2011.
CONTACT: Sgt. Gwen Martin at 651.458.6011 or gmartin cottage- grove.org
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