SBPD Accepting Applications for Citizen’s Police Academy

SBPD Accepting Applications for Citizen’s Police Academy

ByKyle W. Bell

South Bend’s Police Department is now accepting applications for its spring 2015 Citizen’s Police Academy. The nine week academy provides training in law enforcement aspects and introduces participants to the daily life of a police officer. It’s a way for the department to build relations with people in the community. “The goal is to foster…

South Bend Police Department Hosting ‘Night Out’ Event Tuesday Evening

ByKyle W. Bell

South Bend’s acting mayor is partnering with the South Bend Police Department for a night to promote crime-prevention efforts. The “National Night Out: America’s Night Out Against Crime” is a community outreach effort on behalf of the city’s police department. “It’s important to maintain a strong connection between law enforcement and the community,” says Deputy…