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 What is a "Citizens Academy"?
The Citizens Academy is a twelve-week program designed to provide Mount Vernon residents first hand information about how their Police Department operates. Participants will find out what it's like to be a police officer in Mount Vernon, and learn the inherent dangers and stress in law enforcement. Academy members will also become familiar with the Department's policing philosophy.
Purpose of the Citizens Academy
To open our doors to the community and, through education, to increase communications and understanding between citizens and the police. Together, it is easier to identify neighborhood and community problems and effect realistic solutions.
Academy Instructors
Academy Instructors are police officers, Department personnel, and guest speakers. Each instructor teaches in his/her area of expertise, and has years of training and experience.
Topics
Topics include the Departments' Vision, Mission, Goals and Values; Domestic Violence; Gangs; Police Tactical Operations; Drug Enforcement; Use of Force; T.E.A.M.; Patrol; Investigations; Crime Prevention; Records Keeping; Constitutional Law and more.
During mock scene day, participants are provided a hands-on opportunity to experience split-second decision-making situations that police officers face daily. They are given the opportunity to ride along with an on-duty police officer, tour the Skagit County Jail, and sit with a dispatcher at the 9-1-1 center. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and discuss topics with the instructors.
Participant Selection
The Department's goal is that Citizens Academy participants reflect the diverse population of our community. Anyone from age 18 to senior citizen is eligible and encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Applications can be picked up in person at the Mount Vernon Police Department, 1805 Continental Place, or Apply Online.
Feel free to email questions or comments to Sergeant Mike Don
For additional crime prevention resource information click here.
Citizen's Academy 10
| | |  TEAM Officer Jeff Dowhaniuk
demonstrates how to do a traffic stop
| | |  Detective Sergeant Mark Shipman
walking students through a crime
scene investigation
| | |  Academy member in the firearm
simulator
| | |  Officer Rick VanderGriend
conducting field sobriety tests
using the fatal vision goggles
| | |  Pat West explaining equipment
used by Citizens on Proactive Patrol
| | |  Sgt. Dave Deach showing ERV
(Emergency Response Vehicle)
| | |  Rick VanderGriend explaining the
equipment on his police motorcycle
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Calendar of Events
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
5/29/2010 - 10/16/2010
Saturdays, 9am-1pm, downtown Mount Vernon at the revetment. Fresh picked organic & local produce, flowers, plants, locally made cheese, bread, jewelry, soaps & skin care products, and much more!
Wednesday Farmers Market
6/9/2010 - 9/22/2010
1:30-5:30pm, Skagit Valley Hospital. Many of the same farm vendors as the Saturday market, but in a smaller setting. Come visit for a midweek supply of local produce!
Little Mountain Trail Work Parties
8/28/2010 - 12/11/2010
Volunteer trail building at Little Mountain Park is underway. If you're interested in helping please come to a volunteer work party at 10am-4:30pm on August 28, Sept 11 & 25, and additional dates listed in the attached flyer.
4th Annual Fall Fest
9/25/2010
1st Street, 9am-4pm. Expanded Farmer's Market, antique truck & tractor show, children's activities, family workshops, crafts & vendors, and great entertainment!
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