The Rhinelander Police Department began its Citizen's Police Academy in February of 2008 as part of a community oriented policing program.  The Citizen's Police Academy is designed to allow individuals who either live, own property, or work within the City of Rhinelander the opportunity to see what the members of the Rhinelander Police Department do on a daily basis.  Rhinelander Police Officers teach the students about firearms, defensive and arrest tactics, patrol procedures, accident investigations, drug investigations, criminal investigations, and operating while under the influence investigations.  Students of the program will also complete a four (4) hour ride-along with a member of the Rhinelander Police Department.

Community involvement is the most powerful, efficient, and practical force any law enforcement agency has in its fight against crime.  It is through this partnership that crime prevention can be more effective and successful.  For more information about the academy, contact Sergeant Rebecca Miller or Chief Michael Steffes at the Rhinelander Police Department.

Thank you for your interest in the program and we hope to see you in an upcoming class!

The North Star Journal News Coverage of the Citizen's Police Academy

Click on the links below to read news articles of the Citizen's Police Academy.  A special thank you to The North Star Journal and Laurie Lenten (a Citizen's Academy Participant) for providing the news articles for the website.

2/10/08 - A sobering first day                2/17/08 - A hesitant use of force

2/24/08 - Academy Camaraderie            3/02/08 - A whole new perspective

3/09/08 - The gamut of emotions           3/16/08 - All good things must come to an end

The Rhinelander Police Department would like to thank the following sponsors of the Citizen's Police Academy

1. Wal-Mart
2. Metro Screenprinting
3. Rouman Cinema
4. Nicolet Technical College
5. Rhinelander Water Department
6. Bucketheads
7. Dairy Queen
8. Culvers
9. McDonalds
10. Judge Mangerson
11. Sheriff Jeff Hoffman
12. Chief Deputy John Sweeney

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Click here to download a Citizen's Police Academy application

Channel 12 (WJFW) News Coverage of the Citizen's Police Academy

Click on the links below to see video footage of the Citizen's Police Academy.  A special thank you to Channel 12 and Barclay Pollak (a Citizen's Academy Participant) for providing the video for the website.

Simmunitions.wmv                                                                  DAAT Training.wmv

OWI Training.wmv                                                                  CSI Rhinelander.wmv

Click here to download an application for the Citizen's Police Academy