Citizens'
Police Academy
  
DIVISION OF POLICE
4095 Center Rd., Brunswick OH 44212
330-225-9111
cdeforest@brunswick.oh.us

History of the Brunswick Citizens Police Academy

The Brunswick Citizens Police Academy (BCPA) was born in September 2005. At that time, the inaugural class of 15 members began an eight week orientation to the daily operations of the Brunswick Division of Police.

In November 2005, this group of citizens became the first graduates of the Citizen Police Academy. A second BCPA session began in February 2006 with the graduation ceremony for the 15 participants held in April.

After several planning meetings, the Brunswick Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (BCPAAA) was established in June 2006.

The volunteers of the BCPAAA have participated in the following
projects:

2009 Officers and Trustees

President: David Linderman
Vice president: Robert Wasil
Treasurer: Millie Manning
Secretary: Sue Esker
Trustees: Richard Atkinson, James Comella, Karen Nelson, Gordon Kolus and Linda Glassburn
Coordinator: Emil Stecki

For more information about the BCPAAA, contact Lt. Brian J. Ohlin or Emil J. Stecki at 330-225-9111.

BCPAAA newsletters

BCPAAA Mission Statement

This organization is organized exclusively to aid the Brunswick Division of Police as deemed necessary by both the organization and the police.

Academy classes are held at the Brunswick Police Department, 4095 Center Road, Brunswick. This Academy is designed to allow citizens an opportunity to gain information and insight into the daily operations of the Brunswick Division of Police, allow for positive interaction between officers and citizens and develop candidates for the volunteer program.   All applicants must work or reside in the City of Brunswick and be at least 18 years of age to apply.  The class is limited to 14 people and is free of charge. 

Class topics will include staffing, budget, criminal investigation techniques, traffic patrol, community policing programs, court system, canine program, dispatch, 9-1-1, and identity theft.  The Academy will meet each Thursday evening, for three hours for a total of eight weeks.  To successfully complete the Academy, attendees cannot miss more than three hours of the 24 hour total.

Those selected for the Volunteer Program would take part in basic administrative duties, assist with community events and traffic control, and be a part of the city's emergency preparedness plan.

Brunswick Citizens' Police Academy Alumni Association (BCPAAA) is an energetic group of citizens dedicated to civic service on behalf of the Brunswick Division of Police and our community.

Citizens interested in attending the academy must complete an application and background check. The final selection for attendance will be determined by members of the Academy staff.  

Applications can be obtained at the Brunswick Police Station or by clicking on the link above under "Community Policing".

articleThe Citizens' Police Academy was recently featured in The Medina Gazette. Click here to read the article.

Recent events

The Brunswick Eagle Club Aerie #3505 located at 349 Pearl Road, Brunswick, Ohio, this year distributed in excess of $90,000 to contracted charities present November 12th.

Joining this evening for the distribution of funds were:

Lieutenant Brian J. Ohlin - Brunswick Division of Police
Chief James Baird - Brunswick Division of Fire
Chief Sharon MacKay - Brunswick Hills Police Department
Chief Frank Cseh, Jr. - Brunswick Hills Fire Department
Exec. Dir. Cindie Schneider - Hands Foundation
Jean Holland - Kidney Foundation
Kim Tomashefski - Brunswick City Schools
Debbie Ohlrich - American Cancer Society
Emil J. Stecki - Brunswick Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association

Eagles charitiesThe Brunswick Eagles Club lives by their motto: "PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE"

Throughout the year, the Brunswick Eagles Club responds as they are able, to requests for emergency considerations and this year, the Eagles will serve 27 families and three local food banks with over $27,000 in food, clothing and gifts as their annual Christmas Basket Program.

The Brunswick Eagles is an organization with a heart that stands ready to bring comfort to those in need and serve our community with a very high level of care and concern.

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