Monday, September 17, 2012
The fall 'semester' for Citizens Academy is open for applicants looking to learn what it's like to walk in the shoes of police officers.
The Muskego Police Department announced they are currently accepting applications for the next Citizen’s Academy class. Classes start on Tuesday, September 25th and run through November 17th, with a graduation party on November 27th. Classes run from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, and teach you almost everything you need to know about what it takes to be a Muskego Police Officer. Students will be instructed what to look for in a drunk driver; take part in simulated tactical situations, and when to shoot a simulated weapon at a bad guy; or shoot real guns at real targets; or learn how to drive a real police car. The program began in 2001, and has graduated more than 300 students. The class is free and is taught by members of the Muskego Police …
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
MPD partners to present variety of programs and classes aimed to increase awareness, safety.
The Muskego Police Department wants to remind residents of upcoming programs. Check your calendars to see if you're able to attend, and sign up to become more informed. Police Citizen’s Academy, March 7, 2012 – The tentative start date for the spring 2012 Police Citizen’s Academy. If you are interested in learning more about your police department, this is the class for you. For information, contact Officer Gary Mrotek at gmrotek@ci.muskego.wi.us or 262-679-5653. DNR Boater Safety Class April 10-13, 2012 – DNR Boater Safety Class held from 5-7:30pm at Muskego Public Library and taught by Muskego Police officers. Check the Muskego Parks and Recreation Department guide for information on how to sign up. Prescription Drug Collection April 28…
Friday, October 7, 2011
Evidence gathering uses a little old detective work with new technologies to tell a story and capture suspects.
We've gotten to the middle of our coursework, and the fifth session of the Muskego Police Citizens Academy had students donning their proverbial Sherlock Holmes hats to see what is left behind at the scene of a crime. Police have hundreds of options to find clues and evidence, carried in large tackle boxes and containing various tools and powders - this is the apothecary of police science. Officer Gary Mrotek explained that he loves the investigation part of his job, and has an obvious passion for piecing together what happened where and by whom. Key to telling any story is in the pictures, and with much less expensive digital technology allows for an unlimited amount that can be taken at a scene of a crime or an accident. However as …
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Simulated training puts learners - and their heart rates - into tense situations to teach appropriate response.
My notes are sketchy from this week, because my hands were for the most part wrapped around a training 'gun' pointed at suspects who posed a threat to me. While the suspects were on a screen, and my gun was an interactive tool that allowed trainers to coach us on correct body position and where to shoot, my heart rate was nonetheless elevated after my part in a school schooting scenario. The training took place at WCTC and along with our main instructor Officer Gary Mrotek, Sargeant Robert Kuspa talked to us about how practice not only makes perfect, it makes sure an officer goes home alive at the end of the day. Proper holding techniques for our firearm included where each hand should be placed and how to keep your thumbs from getting …
