Guardian Academy

 

The Guardian Academy is the recipient of the 2018

International Association of Chiefs of Police Leadership in Crime Prevention Award

 

Purpose: 
Provide education, information, and access to resources that promote and reinforce healthy relationships and communication within families.

Audience:
Any responsible person put in care, control, custody, and GUARDIANSHIP of a child.

  • Parents
  • Guardians
  • Grandparents
  • Coaches
  • Teachers*
  • Counselors*
  • Caregivers
  • Day Care Workers
  • Social Workers
  • Case Managers

* Continuing Education Hours 

Topics may include:

  • Social Media & Internet Safety
  • Bullying & Cyber-Bullying
  • Digital Leadership
  • Human Trafficking
  • Current Drug Trends
  • Teen Brain and Development
  • Family Communication Tools
  • Mental & Behavioral Health
  • Suicide Awareness & Prevention
  • Building Child Resiliency
  • Connect with a variety of resources

The Chandler Police Department is offering a basic knowledge of various situations that life exposes our children to daily and the warning signs of criminal or risky adolescent behavior.


Eligibility Requirements:

  • 18 years of age at the time of the Academy
  • No felony arrests
  • No sex offenders
  • Background checks are conducted on each candidate

Certificate and CEU Standards:

  • 100% attendance required for a certificate (no make-ups)
  • CEUs are credited for the hours attended

When is the Guardian Academy offered?  The Guardian Academy is offered in the Spring and Fall.   

 

  • The cohort scheduled for September 21, 2024 has been cancelled.
  • Please check back for a future 2025 date.

 

Fee: No cost.  All that’s required is your commitment to our children. 

Please arrive 30 minutes early.

Location: Chandler Police Department – Public Safety Training Facility 3550 South Dobson Road, Chandler.

Click here for directions

 

NOTE: The Chandler Police Department will provide light snacks and water.

Contact Officer Noah Dueker if you have any questions at  noah.dueker@chandleraz.gov

Or contact the Crime Prevention Specialist Blanca Quezada at blanca.quezada@chandleraz.gov or call 480-782-4960.