Guardian Academy
The Guardian Academy is the recipient of the
International Association of Chiefs of Police
2018 Leadership in Crime Prevention Award
Purpose:
Provide education, information, and access to resources that promote and reinforce healthy relationships and communication within families.
Audience:
Any responsible person put in care, control, custody, and GUARDIANship of a child.
- Parents
- Guardians
- Grandparents
- Coaches
- Teachers*
- Counselors*
- Caregivers
- Day Care Workers
- Social Workers
- Case Managers
* Continuing Education Hours
Topics Include:
- Social Media & Internet Safety
- Bullying & Cyber-Bullying
- Digital Leadership
- Human Trafficking
- Current Drug Trends
- Teen Brain and Development
- Family Communication Tools
- Mental & Behavioral Health
- Suicide Awareness & Prevention
- Building Child Resiliency
- Connect with a variety of resources
The Chandler Police Department is offering a basic knowledge of various situations that life exposes our children to daily and the warning signs of criminal or risky adolescent behavior.
Eligibility Requirements:
- 18 years of age at the time of the Academy
- No felony arrests
- No sex offenders
- Background checks are conducted on each candidate
Certificate and CEU Standards:
- 100% attendance required for a certificate (no make-ups)
- CEUs are credited for the hours attended
When is the Guardian Academy offered? The Guardian Academy is offered in the Spring and Fall.
Fall 2019 Dates: Thursday evenings of September 12, 19, 26, and October 3 and 10, 2019. The Academy registration will open ONE month prior to the start date.
Spring 2020 Dates: To be determined.
Fee: FREE. All that’s required is your commitment to our children.
Class Hours: 6 PM – 9 PM (for five nights). Please arrive 15 minutes prior to sign-in and be seated as we start promptly.
Location: Chandler Police Department – Main Station – Community Room: 250 E Chicago St
NOTE: The Chandler Police Department will provide a light dinner meal and waters.
Registration is CLOSED.
Contact Officer Robin Atwood if you have any questions at robin.atwood@chandleraz.gov