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.   

 

 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

(Please fill out the online form at the bottom of this page)

 

  • The next cohort will be held in September 21, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Further details on the class schedule will be posted soon. 

 

 

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.