The University of Connecticut Police Department sponsors an annual Citizen Police Academy during the fall academic semester. The academy is held for approximately ten weeks (September - November from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Wednesday nights). The purpose of this academy is to create better understanding and communication between the police department and the community through education.
UConn students, staff, faculty, and Town of Mansfield residents are eligible to apply. The academy is open to a limited number of people and we encourage those interested to apply as soon as possible.
The instructors for the academy are Police Officers who specialize in the field in which they instruct. Several courses will consist of practical, hands on training. A ride-a-long with an UConn Police Officer while on duty will be available during the program. Some of the topics to be discussed include motor vehicle law, DUI law, narcotics, patrol procedures, K-9 demonstration, criminal investigation, community outreach, use of force, and firearms safety.
To register, visit our website https://police.universitysafety.uconn.edu/citizens-police-academy or for more information please contact Lieutenant Bouthillier at 486-4800 or by e-mail at mark.bouthillier@uconn.edu.
For more information, contact: LT. Bouthillier at 860-486-4801