The Senior Citizens Police Academy is sponsored by the Plano Police Department and is designed to educate the senior citizens of Plano on the operations of their Police Department. This is accomplished through a series of lectures and hands-on activities.

The Academy is designed to give senior citizens an in-depth view of the everyday functions of their police department. Topics covered include department philosophy, recruiting, ethics, training, 911 operations, narcotics enforcement, crimes against persons, burglary investigations, Emergency Response Team (SWAT), firearms, Neighborhood policing and K-9 policing.

Additionally, crime prevention programs relating to senior issues are addressed. Personal and property safety, fraud, telemarketing fraud are discussed and "Safety Bingo" is part of a fraud presentation.

The Academy is led by the Crime Prevention Unit and held annually. All the lectures and activities are taught by Police Officers whose current assignments are directly involved in the policing activities covered in their segment of the Academy.

This is a free 8-week course open to all of Plano's Senior Citizens. Call the Crime Prevention Unit at 972.941.2431 for dates and location.