Citizens Police Academy
The Lake Forest Police Department offers local residents
and business owners a chance to get up close and personal with
police work through the Citizens Police Academy. The purpose of the
Academy is to enhance communication between the Department
and the community it serves by exposing students to the
challenges faced by officers every day.
Students learn about many of the aspects of police work including
patrol, investigations, the arrest process, and the criminal justice
system. During the 10-weeks class, students will ride along with
a patrol officer, fire departmental weapons, and meet officers
specializing in various areas of police work.
Classes are held Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30
p.m. in the police station classroom.
The duration of the program is ten weeks long and is open to
anyone over the age of 21 who lives or works in Lake Forest
and has no criminal record. There is no charge for the
program.
Classes for the Spring session are currently in
progress. Applications are being taken for the next session.
Applications are available at the Police Department. For
further information, call Officer Brett Marquette at
847-234-2601 or e-mail MarquetB@cityoflakeforest.com.
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