Spots still available for free Haitian Citizens Police Academy

The Delray Beach Police Department plans to offer a Haitian Citizens Police Academy focusing on training sessions, lectures by officers in uniform and other opportunities, free of charge to Haitian residents. The city has one of the largest Haitian populations in Palm Beach County, and DBPD officer Andy Arena, hopes the program continues to build a bridge of knowledge between the local Haitian community and the police department. But, for the first year in a decade enrollment is low and openings remain.

"This is the 14th year the Delray Beach Police Department has offered this program. I'm a bit surprised this year's classes haven't filled up. In year's past the academy was almost filled by now," Arena said.

Classes start at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday July 15 for 12 consecutive weeks. Classes are located at the Delray Beach Police Department, 300 W. Atlantic Ave. The academy is free and open to residents 18 or older.

Call Officer Andy Arena at 561-243-7873.

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Dave DiPino
David DiPino joined Forum Publishing Group in August 2006. As a reporter for the Delray Forum, David covers community news and writes a dining column twice a month that focuses on restaurants in South Palm Beach County.

He also is one of the writers of the twice-monthly Hometown Downtown column that looks at events, celebrations, and organizations in Delray and Boynton Beach. He freelances for the Sun-Sentinel during high school football and basketball seasons.

David spent 12 years working in the restaurant industry, and did just about every job in the back of the house, including line cook, sous chef, and dessert chef. A Florida native who lives in Jupiter, he studied Multimedia Journalism at Florida Atlantic University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree. David enjoys playing the guitar, golf, boating and snorkeling during his free time.

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