The Washington Police Department will be conducting the 20th session of the Washington Police Department's Citizen's Police Academy Class. The class will begin on April 8th and run through June 24th. The class will be held on Tuesday Nights from 6:30-9:00 p.m. The 12-week program was designed to give Washington residents and surrounding communities an inside look at how the men and women of their police departments provide services to the community. The class will provide information, as well as hands-on approach to different aspects of being a law enforcement officer in today's society.
Topics such as the hiring and testing process, self-defense, traffic stops, and crime scene investigations are just a few of the topics which will be covered. The participants will also be given a chance to ride along with a police officer during a morning or afternoon shift.
To participate, interested individuals must complete an academy application form and return it to the Washington Police Department by April 4th. A background check will be completed on each applicant. Individuals who are selected to participate in the class will be contacted by phone or letter prior to the April 8 start date. The location of the class is yet to be determined, but participating individuals will be advised of the location in their acceptance letter.
Tuesdays from 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Starting on April 8, 2014 and running through June 24, 2014.
Contact Information:
Questions regarding the upcoming CPA class may be directed to Officer James M. fussner at the Washington Police Department between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at (309) 444-2313 or (309) 208-1721.
Bicentennial History Exhibit – On display July 13th – August 24th, 2025 at Five Points Washington
Bicentennial and historical images will be exhibited by the Washington Historical Society on the Community Gallery Wall at Five Points Washington. The carefully curated photographs selected for this exhibit give a unique insight into events, people, and places from Washington’s past. The selected photographs span the last 150 years of Washington’s history and feature community events and everyday life in Washington.
StoryWalk in Washington Park
Take a walk through Washington Park and enjoy a story as you stroll! Beginning at the parking lot located on the Lincoln Grade School side of Washington Park, follow the sidewalk to read a story. This two-month session’s book is Señorita Mariposa By Ben Gundersheimer and will be displayed through Tuesday, September 30th.