REMINDER and UPDATE: The First Citizens Police Academy for Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Community
REMINDER and UPDATE: Believe it! It is real! Moreover, the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing Community helped make this possible:
The First Citizens Police Academy for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
When: October 4, 2011 to December 20, 2011, 6-9 PM,
Where:
Fort Worth Police & Fire Training Academy
1000 Calvert
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Many thanks to all who forwarded the announcement posted Deaf Network
September 6, to friends, family and colleagues. This is a reminder for all
to send in their applications as soon as possible for the first CPA for our
community. We realize that 12-weeks is a significant commitment and an
excellent opportunity as recognized by the invitations from Deputy Chief
Rhonda Robertson and Major Kenneth Flynn:
The Fort Worth Police Department invites you to attend the Citizen Police
Academy that begins October 4, 2011. We recognize that everyone is busy, and
agreeing to attend the twelve-week course is a significant commitment of
your time. However, we believe this opportunity to gain knowledge about your
police department will be worth the investment. We hope to see you there.
Deputy Chief Rhonda Robertson
Fort Worth Police Department
The Fort Worth Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy (CPA) is an
excellent opportunity for the citizens of Fort Worth to learn, in detail,
how and why the police department functions as it does. I am excited that
our police department is making the Citizens Police Academy available to the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. The CPA is not a new program, but we
will be presenting it in new ways and will be learning new skills in the
process. The Fort Worth Police Training Division staff and I are committed
to the success of this program and look forward to an enjoyable shared
learning experience.
Major Kenneth Flynn
Fort Worth Police Department
The CPA for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing was announced during the Community
Forum held Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Also, during the Forum, Fort Worth
Police Chief Jeffrey Halstead shared his personal story:
Chief Halstead spoke of his mother, who had passed away August 2010. He
explained that she had been assisted by hearing aids for many years. While
Chief Halstead may not have fully realized all the challenges his mother
faced, he is learning much from Fort Worth’s deaf and hard of hearing
community and those of you, who have participated with us from other cities.
So, believe this is real. Believe it is happening, and believe you have and
can continue to make an important contribution. Join us on October 4, 2011:
Print your application at… (PDF format)
* http://www.fortworthpd.com/docmgmt/CPA-APPLICATION-revised-082311.pdf
* For application in Spanish, http://www.fortworthpd.com/docmgmt/CPASPANISH2011.pdf
Complete and mail your application to…
* Community Services Officer Monty Lambert
Fort Worth Police and Fire Training Academy
1000 Calvert
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Be sure to include your accommodation on your application. If you have any
questions about the application process, the CPA, or live in another city
and would like to attend, contact Officer Monty Lambert at 817-994-1460 or
via email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Tracey Michol
Commissioner
Human Relations Commission
Fort Worth, Texas
Email: [email protected]
The Fort Worth Police and Fire Training Academy is wheelchair accessible.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this training and who may need
accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as interpreters, readers,
or large print are requested to contact Officer Monty Lambert at
817-994-1460 or email [email protected] at least 48 hours prior
to the training so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City
does not receive notification at least 48 hours prior to the training, the
City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations.
Tracey Michol
Tracey and Friends