Additionally, each graduate is eligible to join Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS).
Goals
Our goal is to create a better understanding, communication and partnership between the citizens and the police through education, in order to establish a safer community.
Benefits
When residents take a more personal interest in their city and the protection of their community and neighborhoods, they enjoy a safer and closer relationship with their neighbors. Upon completion of the course, graduates receive a diploma, and a class photo.
Why?
Community Oriented Policing plays an important and vital role in reducing crime in any community. Therefore the Oak Brook Police Department instituted the Citizen Police Academy, to improve communication and obtain input and support throughout the city. It is our hope that the graduates become partners with us in identifying problems and solutions to the crime issues that are affecting our community. Graduates take their knowledge back into their neighborhoods where they can use it to enhance the quality of neighborhood life.
For details and application, download the application (PDF) or contact a Support Services Officer at (630) 368-8700.