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 Community Academy 2026 

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Be informed about the reality of law enforcement In our community. Build trust based relationships with the men and women of the Merced Police Department. Participate in the next session of the citizens police academy.  Do you want to learn about the MPD’s officers, training, use of force, patrol procedures, and internal investigations?  Are you interested in doing a ride along with an officer or going to the MPD firing range and much more?

Topics include: recruitment and training of officers, communication center, crime analysis, patrol procedures, investigations, internal affairs, tactical communication, force continuum, use of force, gang violence suppression unit, firearms, bomb team, K9, critical incident response, code enforcement, disruptive area response team, SWAT, animal control, traffic, parking, drones, crime scene response, along with other topics.

Future academy sessions are in the works and will be announced.

Contact Sergeant Brian Rinder (rinderb@cityofmerced.gov) or Community Service Officer Rosa Alcaraz (alcarazr@cityofmerced.gov) if you have questions.

Please correct the fields below:

Name
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Do you live in Merced?
Do you live in Merced?
Do you work in Merced?
Do you work in Merced?
Address
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City
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State
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Zip
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Best phone number
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Email
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Date of Birth
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Driver License # or ID #
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Do you need translation?
Do you need translation?
If "yes", which language?
Are you involved in a community group?
Are you involved in a community group?
If "yes", list the most current group and time frame.
Have you ever volunteered for a group or organization?
Have you ever volunteered for a group or organization?

If "yes", describe your volunteer work such as responsibilities, organization, and time frame.

 

For example, Rotary, Jan 2020 - Feb 2024

Emergency Contact First Name Last Name
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Emergency Contact Relationship
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Emergency Contact Phone Number
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Do you have any food restrictions?
Do you have any food restrictions?
If "yes, please describe.
Why are you interested in participating in the Community Academy?
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What would you like to learn about in the Community Academy?
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