The Citizens Police Academy
The men and women of the Snellville Police Department (SPD) have embraced the philosophy of community oriented policing to ensure a collaborative partnership with our citizens in order to improve the quality of life and livability for everyone in the city.
SPD officers donate their 'off duty' time to instruct on law enforcement topics and engage the classes in practical exercises.
" I am extremely proud of the quality, compassion and integrity of our personnel. Each member of this department is a joint stakeholder with our residents in order to protect life and property and serve our citizens with pride. We consider ourselves problem solvers and partners in the prevention and reduction of crime as well as advocates for all of our citizens. We care about our community."
Greg Perry
Chief of Police, Snellville GA
The Snellville CPA was formed to enable the residents of the community to:
- Become more familiar with the day-to-day operations of the Snellville Police Department
- Better understand the procedures, responsibilities, guidelines, policies, and laws that guide police decision making
- Become better informed about the actual role of law enforcement officers
education sessions include
- Domestic Violence
- Crime Scene Processing
- Traffic Stops / Road Safety
- Building Searches
- Narcotics
- Police Operations
- Department History
- Equipment Display
- Community Services
- Firearms safety
Traffic Law and Traffic Procedures/ Practical-Pullovers Photos From the 09/28/23 Class
LT Philip Poole, SPD Special Operations Commander, Sargent Finney and Officer Todd of the Special Operations Unit discussed topics including motor vehicle law, directing traffic, vehicle pullovers and officer safety.
The radar gun drew some interest!
Lt. Poole answered a lot of questions and related real life experiences to the class
After the classroom portion of the traffic class, class members participated in a practical exercise in police pullovers utilizing a marked patrol vehicle.
Sargent Finney and Officer Todd walked the class through the procedures followed during a traffic stop.
Officer Todd explaining some 'Do and Don't' steps the officers take
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