What might be the goals of convening a citizen police academy? Select all that apply.

A citizen police academy helps residents learn how the department operates and what training officers receive, so participants can see that training firsthand (A). It can also build public trust (B) by increasing understanding and communication between residents and police. Explaining that law enforcement actions are guided by local, state, and federal laws is another educational goal (D). Recruiting citizens to become officers is not a core purpose (C).

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