PORT WENTWORTH, GA – Sept. 19, 2024 – The City of Port Wentworth Police Department (PWPD) announces its Citizens’ Police Academy. The nine-week program, which begins Tuesday, Oct. 8, allows participants to learn more about the PWPD, its training, and policing in the City of Port Wentworth. Sessions will be held at the PWPD Training Unit every Tuesday evening from 6:30 – 9 p.m. through graduation on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
The PWPD Citizens’ Police Academy is the perfect opportunity for community members, business owners, religious leaders, prospective Officers, college students and retirees to participate in hands-on learning and activities with Police Officers.
“We are excited to launch our Citizens’ Police Academy, an initiative designed to build transparency and strengthen the relationship between our department and the community,” said PWPD Chief of Police Kerry Thomas. “Participants will gain an understanding of our training protocols, the intricacies of policing in our city, and the dedication our officers bring to their roles each day.”
Highlights of the Citizen’s Police Academy program include:
- Meet the command staff
- Traffic stop scenarios
- Ride alongs
- Crime scene investigation
- Use of force simulator
- Tactical response unit (SWAT)
- Community policing
- K9 demonstration
- Shooting range and gun safety
- Tour of 911 center and county jail
The PWPD is committed to working closely with all segments of the general public and government to preserve peace and provide a safe environment for the people who live and work in the community. Port Wentworth maintains a modern, highly trained, and well-equipped police department. The department’s basic mission is to maintain law and order, protect persons and property, apprehend criminals, direct and control traffic, investigate traffic accidents and enforce all state and City criminal laws.
For more information about the Citizens’ Police Academy program or to apply, please contact Lieutenant Austin Neumann at 912-964-4360 (ext. 437) or aneumann@portwentworthga.gov. To learn more about the City of Port Wentworth or the PWPD, please visit www.portwentworthga.gov.
– ENDS –
For media inquiries, please contact Kristyn Beasley at kristyn@lesleyfrancispr.com or 229.393.6457, Allie Robinson at allie@lesleyfrancispr.com or 912.547.3100, or Lesley Francis at lesley@lesleyfrancispr.com or 912.429.3950.