City of Derby

Community Education

2012 Citizen Police Academy Application

The Community Education Unit is staffed by a Master Police Officer and three police officers. They work as part of the Patrol Division to provide safety and prevention information to the public. Officers assigned to this unit provide law enforcement services to Derby Public Schools, including School Resources Officers, DARE, and other educational programs. In addition, this unit coordinates the Citizen Police Academy, Neighborhood and Business Watch programs, and other crime prevention programs.

Neighborhood Watch is a program that allows neighbors to become better acquainted and understand who and what activity is part of the neighborhood. An annual block party is the highlight of some watch groups. Watch groups may also be eligible for a discount with some insurance companies. Signs are available for groups to post advertising their participation in Neighborhood Watch. Citizens interested in starting a program in their area should contact the Community Education unit at 788-1557.

A successful crime prevention program is Operation ID. Operation ID is a free program to discourage theft and burglaries. Operation ID allows residents to check out an engraver to mark valuables with a unique number such as a driver’s license number. Once marked, your property is much less valuable to a thief because the property can be traced. Stickers are also made available to advertise your participation in this program. Property to be marked can include: bicycles, stereos, lawn mowers, power tools, TVs, fishing/camping gear, cell phones, and cameras and camcorders.

The Community Education Section coordinates tours of the police department, and handles requests for police demonstrations at special events such as block parties, HOA meetings, civic group meetings, and church events.

Questions? Contact MPO Matt Liston, Community Education supervisor, at
316-788-1557.

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