Citizens Police Academy for Portuguese-speaking residents

The Orlando Police Department is inviting all Portuguese-speaking residents to take part in a special, upcoming citizens academy.

The Portuguese-Speaking Citizens Police Academy will take place over the course of five Tuesdays from August 1 to August 29. Each class is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Orlando Police Headquarters, which is located at 1250 West South Street.

The five-week course aims to foster relationships between the police department and the community in a classroom environment. Topics include introductions to OPD’s Brazilian police officers, tours of the International Drive and Crime Scene Units, a SWAT Demonstration, and a Virtra 4K Simulator Interactive Session, among others.

Attendees must be 18 years of age or older to participate. For more information, or to apply for the program, visit the city of Orlando Citizens Police Academy webpage.

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