The Fishers Police Department has announced two community programs that local residents should note.
The first is the National Night Out, set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Billericay Park. This is a national event, but put on by local police departments throughout America. It’s a chance for the local community to connect with Fishers Police officers.
There will be face painters, balloon artists, caricature artists, hot dogs, chips, cookies, drinks, with special appearances by Chase from Paw Patrol. There will be public safety educational associations there too. Fishers Police Officers will be available for questions and general conversation.
Second, the Police Department is planning another Citizens Academy. This is the 37th year the local department has sponsored this program.
It is scheduled for 13 weeks and offers “police style” training to Fishers citizens. Some of the training will include: Crime Prevention/Neighborhood Watch, Bicycle Patrol, Criminal Law, Police Canine, Traffic Stops, Weapons Familiarization, Criminal Investigations, Evidence Collection and history of the department.
The instructors will be police officers from the Fishers Police Department. Participants in the Citizen’s Academy are eligible to complete a ride along with an on-duty Fishers police officer.
The fall 2019 Citizen’s Police Academy will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. each Wednesday at the Fishers Police Department, starting Aug. 21. The academy will be open to individuals who reside in Fishers or are employed in the Hamilton Southeastern School District. You must be at least 16 years old to participate in the Citizen’s Academy.
It is the stated goal of the police department to build on the relationships officers have established in the community. The Citizen’s Academy consists of classroom and hands on training that will allow citizens to interact and become more familiar with the tasks that are assigned to a police officer. The Citizen’s Academy will give community members the opportunity to ask questions about law enforcement and other related activities.
Apply online at fishers.in.us/police or apply in person at the Fishers Police Department. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, Aug. 14. If you have any questions, contact Officer Chris Owens at owensc@fishers.in.us or (317) 595-3300.