Alamance County Unified Citizens' Police Academy

Candidate Application

Thank you for your interest in the Alamance County Unified Citizens' Police Academy. After reviewing the program details at [https://www.cityofgraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/UCPA-Information-Updated.pdf], please complete this application. Communication regarding your application status should be expected late Jan-early Feb. This program will run from March 1st - May 3rd.

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* 1. General Candidate Information

First & Last Name:

NC ID/License #:

Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

Date of Birth:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

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* 2. If you call 911, which Law Enforcement Agency responds? (If unsure, consider your location for other services such as waste management, water/sewer, fire station, etc.)

Graham PD

Alamance County Sheriff's Office

Mebane PD

Gibsonville PD

Burlington PD

Haw River PD

Elon University

Elon PD

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your motivation for applying to the Alamance County Unified Citizens' Police Academy?

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* 4. What Law Enforcement topics are you hoping to learn more about by attending the Alamance County Unified Citizens' Police Academy?

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* 5. Please rank your interest (most interested to least interested) on the following topics that will be covered during the program.

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* 6. Please select your level of trust in law enforcement by selecting one of the following options.

I do not trust law enforcement

There are some exceptions, but in general I tend not to trust law enforcement

I have no opinion about trusting law enforcement (Neutral)

There are some exceptions, but in general I tend to trust law enforcement

I trust law enforcement

I prefer not to answer

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* 7. Please select your level of comfort with firearms by selecting one of the following options.

Uncomfortable - I do not like to be around firearms (loaded or unloaded)

Somewhat Uncomfortable - fearful/apprehensive toward firearms, have little experience with firearms (loaded or unloaded)

Neutral - I am neither comfortable or uncomfortable with firearms

Somewhat Comfortable - interested/curious but may have little experience with firearms

Comfortable - I respect, handle, and am knowledgeable about firearms & firearm safety

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* 8. Do you have a valid NC Concealed Carry Permit?

Yes - I have a current CCP

No - I had a CCP in the past, but it is no longer valid

No - I have never had a CCP

If you selected "Yes", please enter your CCP # below.

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* 9. The Alamance County Unified Citizens' Police Academy plans to include a Concealed Carry & Firearms Safety class, and a Police Situation Simulation Experience. These sessions will include exposure to firearms (loaded & unloaded), firing range time, police situations, and potentially sensitive content. Please share any thoughts, concerns, or questions you have about these sessions.

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* 10. All candidates selected for the Alamance County Unified Citizens' Police Academy will be required to undergo a background check. Do you foresee any reason your criminal history may disqualify you from attending this program? (If no, type "No". If yes, please type explain) All selected candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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* 11. If selected for the Alamance County Unified Citizens' Police academy, do you have any conflicts with the posted program dates? (Tuesday evenings + 2 Saturday Sessions between March - May 2022)

No, I can attend all the program dates posted

Yes, but I only have 1-2 conflicts

Yes, I have conflicts with more than 2 of the posted dates

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* 12. What unanswered questions do you still have about the Alamance County Unified Citizens' Police Academy?

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