Crime & Safety
Want to Find Out What it Takes to be a Lake Forest Cop?
Learn the challenges of Lake Forest Police officers during the 10-week Citizens Police Academy.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a police officer? Here's your chance.
The Lake Forest Police Department is now accepting applications for its 20th annual Citizens Police Academy, scheduled for 10 weeks, starting Sept. 18, according to a notice posted in the Lake Forester.
The academy will be held 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Lake Forest Public Safety building at 255 W. Deerpath Rd.
The program, for which there are no fees, is open to those age of 21 and older who live or work in Lake Forest and has no criminal record.
Students will learn about many of the aspects of police work including patrol, investigations, the arrest process and the criminal justice system. Students will also ride along with a patrol officer, fire departmental weapons and meet officers specializing in various areas of police work.
Applications are available at the police department or by clicking here.
For more information, call (847) 234-2601 or e-mail Det. Brett Marquette at MarquetB@cityoflakeforest.com or Cmdr. Mike Lange at LangeM@cityoflakeforest.com.
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