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1. What topics are covered?

Topics may include the following:
Criminal Law
Criminal Investigations
Juvenile Law
Domestic Violence
Family Services
OUI and the Intoxilizer
Motor Vehicle Law
How to be a Good Witness
Crash Reconstruction
Community Response Team and Gang Unit
Special Investigations
Enhanced 911
Identity Theft
Internet Safety
Gun Regulations and Permits
Lowell Police Department Volunteer and Intern Program
Lowell Police Department Auxiliary
Actual topics discussed are based on personnel schedules and availability.

2. When is the next Lowell Citizen Police Academy?

- The next Citizen Police Academy begins on Wednesday, March 13, 2013.
- The Citizen Police Academy runs for 8 weeks.
- All classes are held at the Lowell Police Training facility at 115 Middlesex Street (in Lowell).
- All classes are scheduled on Wednesday nights from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Graduation is scheduled on Wednesday, May 1 2013.

3. Who can participate?

- All greater Lowell citizens 18 years old or older.
- All participants must have a clean arrest record, as background checks are conducted on all applicants.
- All participants must be able to commit to the class schedule, as only one excused absence will be allowed in order to graduate and receive a Certificate of Completion.
- Download, complete and return an application to participate! Citizen Police Academy Application (PDF)