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Police Department

Administrative Division - Citizens' Police Academy

 
        Once again, the Myrtle Beach Police Department is accepting applications for the Fall session of the Citizen's Police Academy, Session #15. The class will start September 10th, 2007 and run through November 12th, 2007. Applications can be picked up at the Myrtle Beach Police Department main building located at 1101 Oak St., the Police Annex located on the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base at 3340 Mustang Street, or you can download your application.

Applications must be in no later than 5:00 pm on August 3rd, 2007.

Applicants must be a resident of Horry County, be at least 21 years old, must possess a valid drivers license, and they must also undergo a criminal history and a drivers license check. Once accepted, the applicants must attend a minimum of 8 of the 10 classes and ride-along a minimum of 25 hours of ride-a-longs in order to complete the program. For further information, please contact Sgt. Eric DiLorenzo at 843-918-1803 or via e-mail at edilorenzo@cityofmyrtlebeach.com. 

 

The first Citizens' Police Academy began in September 2000; and the response from the participants was so great, we knew there was no turning back. The Academy was created to provide our residents and business people with an opportunity to meet and take a look at local law enforcement. Our hope is that participants will obtain a sense of how we serve them and the community, and how the citizen might help us serve more effectively.  The Myrtle Beach Police Department offers a Spring and Fall session.  Classes meet on Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm for a total of 10 weeks. While attending the Academy will not certify you to be a police officer, you will gain a better understanding of police work and have a lot of fun along the way.

Academy classes are taught by veteran police officers.  Some of the topics covered are: Driving Under the Influence (Law & exercise), Crime Scene Investigation, Crime Prevention, Criminal Domestic Violence, Gun safety, Firearms Simulations, and more.  We have introduced an optional Saturday class for participants to allow more time for special (fun) topics. 

Applications for our CPA are available at our main Police Department located at 1101 Oak Street or at our Annex located at 3340 Mustang St. on the old Air Force Base.  You can also download your application (in Adobe PDF format)  HERE.  Be sure to read the Selection Procedure & Requirements prior to picking up your application.. For further information, please contact Sgt. Eric DiLorenzo at 843-918-1803 or via e-mail at edilorenzo@cityofmyrtlebeach.com.

SELECTION PROCEDURE & REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for participation and completion of the Myrtle Beach Police Department’s Citizens' Police Academy:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age

  • Must live or work within the County of Horry (First preference is given to residents of the City of Myrtle Beach)

  • Must complete a personal history form

  • Must undergo a background investigation, to include a criminal history check.

  • Must ride with officers a minimum of 25 hours, (five hours on day shift, five hours on evenings, five hours on midnights, five hours with Special Operations or Beach Patrol and five hours observing dispatch/police service desk.)  If the student participates in the optional Saturday class, the number of hours drops to 20 hours, four on each shift. 

  • Must attend at least 8 of the 10 meetings of the Citizen Police Academy. 

The Chief of Police selects Citizens' Police Academy participants through the application process.  

If you have any questions regarding the Citizens' Police Academy or the application process, you can contact Sgt. Eric DiLorenzo at 843-918-1803 or via e-mail at edilorenzo@cityofmyrtlebeach.com.

P.O. Drawer 2468
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
Phone:  (843) 918-1000
Fax:  (843) 918-1028

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