I had every intention of wrapping up my experience with the Cleveland Heights Citizens Police Academy back when it ended last fall. But I didn’t know what to say. That is until a Cleveland Heights resident named Samuel Taylor allegedly led police on a brief car chase through a … [Read more...] about Citizens Police Academy – Part VII: Wrapping It Up
Sycamore Trees
The side streets in my part of the Heights were developed in the early 20th century and lined with sycamore trees – notable for their sloughing bark and brittle wood. In winter, their trunks are classic winter camo – a mix of white and heather and brown. In fall, they still wear … [Read more...] about Sycamore Trees
Citizens Police Academy – Part VI: Juvenile Diversion Program
Background: The Cleveland Heights Police Department has launched a Citizens Police Academy for members of the community who are interested in learning more about how the police department operates. The first course runs 6-9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday evenings, for seven weeks … [Read more...] about Citizens Police Academy – Part VI: Juvenile Diversion Program
Citizens Police Academy
In August-September 2014, the Cleveland Heights Police Department and the Cleveland Heights Police Academy offered their first Citizens Police Academy. Here is Bob Rosenbaum's series of blog posts about the experience. … [Read more...] about Citizens Police Academy
Citizens Police Academy – Part V: Traffic Enforcement
Background: The Cleveland Heights Police Department has launched a Citizens Police Academy for members of the community who are interested in learning more about how the police department operates. The first course runs 6-9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday evenings, for seven weeks … [Read more...] about Citizens Police Academy – Part V: Traffic Enforcement
