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Citizens Public Safety Academy Class of Fall 2008

Congratulations to the graduates of the 17th class of the Citizens Public Safety Academy, who completed the program in fall 2008. Graduates pictured: Carl Black, Elmer Conaway, Susan H. Conaway, Brynda L. Hiller, Trish Hoff, Teresa McCrerey, Clare McGuire, Frances Anne Morris, Enid E. Nicholson, Cathy T. Rambach, Thomas Smith, Jennifer Terry, Paul Terry, and Kenneth Wood.

If you are interested in joining the 2009 class, contact Juanchella Grooms Francis, 678-553-6656.

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Public Safety Academy Looking for Recruits

 

Decatur’s Citizen's Public Safety Academy (CPSA) is an exciting way to learn about police work and fire safety. Students learn about all aspects of police and fire operations. They meet many of the men and women who serve in the Decatur Police and Fire departments, who will explain the functions of patrol officers, investigators, administrators, and firefighters.

Academy participants also learn how officers and firefighters are trained and how to protect against crime and fire hazards. Interesting demonstrations illustrate the many skills and abilities police officers and firefighters must have to effectively protect Decatur.

For information contact Juanchella Grooms Francis, 678-553-6656, or send an email. 

Community Relations and Safety Programs

Crime Prevention Tips
A local boy scout troop tours the Police Department.

Traffic Safety Programs
 

The Community Relations Specialist serves as official liaison for the City of Decatur and its community. Duties include initiating, developing, implementing, coordinating and organizing comprehensive community programs within the City of Decatur. Serves as crime prevention educator and conflict mediator. Coordinates the Citizens Public Safety Academy (CPSA). The CPSA is an 8-week course that was developed to educate and train individuals in areas of policing and fire safety. The 18th CPSA class starts in September 2009.

Works closely with Decatur Police officers. Provides educational training programs, related to crime prevention and intervention, to Decatur citizens, in an effort to effectively and efficiently meet their needs. Provide community members with a monthly Comparative Crime Analysis report. Provide crime statistics upon request.

Conducts crime prevention sessions for neighborhood, civic, church, and school groups.  Other Community Relations programs include the following:

  • Activating or reactivating neighborhood watch programs  

  • National Neighborhood Night Out

  • Security surveys for homes and businesses

  • A Season of Giving/Christmas Decatur

  • Guest speaker for career week

  • Crime Prevention for Children

  • Crime Prevention for Teens

  • Crime Prevention for Adults

  • Crime Prevention for Employees

  • Senior Safety Seminars

  • Crime Prevention for Community Groups

  • Drug Awareness & Prevention Programs

  • Domestic Violence Prevention

  • Gang Violence Prevention

  • Parent & Teen Summit – Decatur Housing Authority

  • Youth Motivation Sessions