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citizen police academies  

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  • Citizen police academies (CPAs) are intended to provide community residents with insights into the nature of police work. These programs are designed to serve a community relations function by educating citizens about the structure and operation of their local police department. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement; Citizen Police Academies]

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