Citizens Police Academy
- Police Department
- Police Chief Shane Woody
- Mission, Vision, and Values
- Employment
- Patrol Section
- Detective Section
- Canine Unit
- School Resource Officer
- Community Policing Coordinator
- Citizen Police Academy
- Explorer Post
- Annual Reports
- Submit a Tip
- Incident Reports Requests & FOIA
- Traffic Crash Reports
- COAR Program
The Belvidere Police Department conducts two Citizen’s Police Academies during each calendar year. Originally started in 1998, the academy is an informative look at modern day policing practices within the Belvidere Police Department and covers the following topics:
Department Structure
How officers are hired
Traffic Enforcement/DUI Enforcement
Use of force/Deadly Force
Crime scene investigations
Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program
K9 demonstration
Gangs
Drug investigations
SWAT
Defensive Tactics
The graduates of the Citizen Police Academy are eligible to apply to become members of the Volunteers In Police Service program (VIPS). If you are interested in participating in this class or if you have questions, please contact Deputy Chief Daniel Smaha at(815) 544-5536.
