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Community Programs
Demopolis Police Department is engaged in the community with various programs and ways to connect with our citizens.
Child Saftey Seat
Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the United States. Many of these deaths can be prevented. Placing children in age and size appropriate child safety seats and booster seats reduce serious and fatal injuries by more than half.
Can be used until the baby reaches the maximum weight of the seat (22-35 lbs.) or the baby’s head is within one inch of the top edge of the seat. Must be rear-facing.
Should be used when the child outgrows the height and weight limits of the rear-facing seat (see above). Older babies and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing convertible seat until they are at least two years old. Check manufacturer’s instructions for the maximum weight (30-50 lbs.). The convertible seat can then be switched to forward-facing.
This seat can only be used forward-facing and should not be used until the child is a minimum of 2-years-old. Children should ride in a safety seat with a harness as long as possible (40-90 lbs., depending on the model).
Children who have outgrown their safety seats need a booster for proper belt fit (usually until age 10-12). To find out if a child is tall enough to wear just a safety belt, try the 5-Step Test (see below).
5-Step Test (Conduct without Booster)
- Does the child sit all the way back against the auto seat?
- Do the child’s knees bend comfortably at the edge of the auto seat?
- Is the lap belt below the tummy, touching the thighs?
- Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest?
- Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? If you answered “no” to any of these questions, your child still needs a booster seat to ride safely in the car.
If you would like to set up an appointment to have your Child Safety Seat inspected or have any questions regarding child safety seats, please feel free to call the Demopolis Police Department (334) 289-3073 and ask for Sgt. Monica Oliver.
The Demopolis Citizens Public Safety Academy
Demopolis Citizens Public Safety Academy is accepting applications for the Spring Session.
The Demopolis Citizens Public Safety Academy will provide community members with an inside look at local public safety (Police & Fire). During the Academy, students will be introduced to our community based police & fire service. Training topics include Police Ethics, Internal Affairs, Drug Enforcement, Traffic Laws, Criminal Investigations, Firearm Safety, Hazmat Control, CPR, Fire Prevention & Safety, E-911 Communications and much more.
The twelve-(12)week academy is designed to give the citizens an overview of our department’s policies and procedures. The curriculum and teaching methods are similar to the traditional police academy, but the weekly sessions are not designed to make the participant a police officer or fire fighter.
Police & Fire supervisors, veteran officers teach the academy classes. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with the Fire Chief ,the Chief of Police and staff members. They are encouraged to ask questions and to express their concerns to police & fire department employees. The Demopolis Public Safety Departments hopes there will be a greater awareness and understanding of law enforcement’s & fire service role in the community through the education provided by the Citizen Public Safety Academy.
Academy Schedule
The Demopolis Public Safety Departments (Police & Fire) offers two sessions per year of the Citizen Public Safety Academy. The length of each academy is twelve weeks. Classes will meet on a (1) weekday evening from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Demopolis Police Department Training Center. Upon completion of the program, graduates will attend a graduation ceremony and receive a certificate of completion.
Participant Requirements
Potential candidates for the Citizen Public Safety Academy must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum of 21 years old
- Live or Work within the jurisdiction of the City of Demopolis
- No prior felony convictions
- No assault, domestic violence, or weapons convictions
- No misdemeanor arrests within five years of application
- Final selection will be made by the Chief of Police, who may waive any of the requirements on a case by case basis.
**NOTE** ANY OF THESE REQUIREMENTS MAY BE WAIVED UPON REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
The Demopolis Citizen Public Safety Academy Alumni Association
Graduates of the Citizens Public Safety Academy will be invited to join the Academy Alumni Association to continue their involvement with the Demopolis Police & Fire Departments. Alumni members will receive additional training and will be called on to assist the police & fire departments during special events or emergencies. Academy Alumni may be asked to assist with traffic control, missing persons searches, crime detection or similar activities.
For more information, please call the Demopolis Police Department Training Division @ (334)289-3073 or the Demopolis Fire Department @ 334-289-1212
Yellow Dot Program
The “Yellow Dot” program is the first program of its kind in the State of Alabama. It is designed to assist Alabama citizens and first responders in the event of an automobile crash or other medical emergency involving the participant’s vehicle. The program can help save lives during the critical “golden hour” by improving communication at a time when accident victims may be unable to communicate for themselves.
The “Yellow Dot” program provides detailed medical information that can be crucial following a crash. Participants of the program receive a “Yellow Dot” decal, a “Yellow Dot” folder and an information form with the participant’s name, an identifying photo, emergency contact information, personal physicians’ information, medical conditions, recent surgeries, allergies and medications being used. A “Yellow Dot” decal on the driver’s side rear window of a vehicle alerts first responders to check in the glove compartment for the corresponding “Yellow Dot” folder. Having this information following a crash helps first responders positively identify the person, get in touch with family or emergency contacts and ensures that the person’s current medications and pre-existing medical conditions are considered when treatment is administered for injuries.
The “Yellow Dot” program is a free service provided to individuals of all ages, with an emphasis on senior citizens. The “Yellow Dot” program is a cooperative effort of local Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Senior Groups and concerned citizens.
To join the Yellow Dot Program please stop by the Demopolis Police Department 301 East Washington Street Demopolis, Alabama and we will be glad to sign you up.
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Demopolis Police Department
Business Office: (334)-289-3073
Tip Line: (334)-216-4077
Location
301 East Washington Street, Demopolis, AL 36732