Community Services Special Activities Guide

PROGRAM CONTENT - Tours are conducted to educate the general public in the functions of the police department. In addition, cost management and history may be discussed.

SPECIAL ACTIVITY AVAILABILITY - all year, by appointment.
 

PROGRAM/SERVICE- EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER TOUR
(approximately 45 minutes -1 hour in length)

PROGRAM CONTENT - Tours are conducted to educate the general public in the functions of the Emergency Communications Center and meet those who work there.

SPECIAL ACTIVITY AVAILABILITY - all year, by appointment.

 

PROGRAM /SERVICE - CITIZEN'S POLICE ACADEMY
(approximately 10 WEEKS - 1 day per week)

The Peoria Police Department is sponsoring a Citizens Police Academy for  9 weeks, April 6 through June 1, 2005. Sessions are help from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wednesday nights with three subjects being presented at each session.   Please apply as soon as possible as the class is limited to 40 students. Please call Community Services Unit at 309- 494- 8246, if you have any questions.

SPECIAL ACTIVITY CONTENT - This is an intense curriculum, designed to give the citizens of Peoria a better understanding of the operations of the Peoria Police Department and to encourage citizens to take a more active role in their community. This program provides a working relationship between the police and the citizens of Peoria. Participants will play an active role while attending class.  Classes will be held at the Peoria Police Department in the Community Training Room - 600 S.W. Adams Street - Peoria, Illinois 61602.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. A background check will be done on each applicant

SPECIAL ACTIVITY AVAILABILITY - 2- 10 week sessions per year. One session in the Spring and one session in the Fall.

SPECIAL ACTIVITY/SERVICE - COPS 4 KIDS (length of service varies)

SPECIAL ACTIVITY CONTENT - an ongoing program to present the kids of our neighborhoods a positive influence in their lives. It's a way for kids and police to interact in a positive manner, promoting a better environment, providing a role model that is critical in a Childs's development. Staffed by volunteers--time is the most valuable asset. Police officers and community volunteers are critical to the program's success. Donations of time, funds and materials provide a successful program/service, successful for the kids and the community in which they live. COPS 4 KIDS also sponsors two annual fund raisers, which provide funds for the Christmas program for families in need and which provides assistance in other programs throughout the year. The annual car show is held in July, and the annual motorcycle show is held in August.

SPECIAL ACTIVITY AVAILABILITY - all year

SPECIAL ACTIVITY/SERVICE - CRIME STOPPERS

SPECIAL ACTIVITY CONTENT - a program serving Peoria, Tazewell and Wood ford Counties. Citizens can call Crime Stoppers at 673-9000 or 347-9000 to supply information to a police department on a crime. When citizens call they are given a number so they will remain anonymous. We never ask for or want the citizen's name. If the information results in an arrest and indictment, they are eligible for a cash reward.

SPECIAL ACTIVITY AVAILABILITY - all year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

PROGRAM AVAILABILITY - all school year.