The Metropolitan Police Department and the Office on Aging are seeking seniors interested in attending the 2007 Senior Citizens Police Academy. The academy begins March 20 and runs for twelve weeks on Tuesday mornings.
 
In its third class, the academy is a continuing effort to provide seniors with tools, resources and information on crime prevention and the role of the police department in our communities. The program includes crime prevention tips, an overview of policing for prevention, communications and the role of specialized units in addressing crime and crime problems. Participants will receive a tour of headquarters, the Office of Unified Communications, the Institute of Police Science and the courts.
 
Persons 50 years of age and older who have a history of community involvement and are interested in partnering with MPD in working to prevent crime and the fear of crime in the District’s neighborhoods should apply. Participants must attend at least 10 of the 12 classes to successfully graduate from the program.
 
Senior residents interested in participating in the academy or would like more information may contact Marsha Hott at (202) 727-8751. Applications are available on-line at www.mpdc.dc.gov/scpa, at police district stations or from the Policing for Prevention Division by calling (202) 727-8751 or (202) 727-1585. Applications are due by March 1.
 
The Senior Citizens Police Academy provides seniors with tools, resources and information that can help seniors avoid being victims of crime themselves, while also allowing them to get more actively involved in the Police Department’s Policing for Prevention strategy of community policing.  The inaugural class of the Senior Citizens Police Academy was formed in June 2005.