I recently received mail about opportunities for folks to take a course known as "Citizens Police Academy", or to volunteer to proctor candidates for the Pgh Bureau of Police. I am sorry this is such a long email, but I wanted to put all the info in. Bob 1. The City of Pittsburgh Public Safety Department is looking for individuals 18 years and older to volunteer in helping the Civil Service Dept proctor 200 candidates for the Pgh Bureau of Police. Each candidate has to participate in four different Physical exams. Volunteers are needed to help with writing down scores, using a stop watch, and rotating candidates around to each physical exam as needed. Equipment will be provided. The testing will take place at South High School (9th and Carson) on Monday September 13 thru Friday, September 17, 2004, from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. They are looking for 15 volunteers each day. You will be paid $50.00 per day, and can volunteer for one or many days. Casual dress is required and you must be able to perform some very limited physical activity. You can not be a current City employee to volunteer. Orientation will be Friday, September 10th from 1-4 pm. you will also be paid $25.00 for that day also. Anyone interested in volunteering or with questions, please call Elaine Caparelli at 412-665-3600. You must call no later than Tuesday, August 31, 2004. ***************************************** 2. The Pgh Bureau of Police, Dept of Public Safety is once again offering to residents of Pgh a 12-week course known as the "Citizen's Police Academy". The course is designed to reflect the actual training that a Police Officer Recruit must undergo prior to being sworn as a Pgh Police Officer. This is not a certification course for a person to become a sworn police officer. The training will increase the participant's knowledge in police operations and give insight enabling them to become a valuable asset to their own safety and security. Applicants will be exposed to many diverse facets of law enforcement and CPR certification. Qualified Instructors, Detectives, Supervisors and Officers will teach each session. The class will be held every Wednesday evening from 6-9 pm, with the exception of the four hour CPR training, starting Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at the Pgh Police Academy, 1395 Washington Blvd. Application deadline is Friday, September 3, 2004. You must be 18 or older and a background check will be done prior to acceptance to the program. Class size is limited to 25 individuals. If you are interested, I have a copy of the application, or contact Elaine Caparelli at 412-665-3600.