The 4th District Santa Sleigh stopped by the Chicago Police Academy this week to spread holiday cheer by collecting toys donated by recruits for children in need. | Chicago Police Department

Take a look inside the Chicago Police Department's training facilities at the brand new Public Safety Training Center. Officers will receive state-of-the-art training here, marking a brand new era for public safety. | Chicago Police Department

23K views · 199 reactions | The Chicago Police Education and Training Academy recently hosted a Chicago Police & Fire Training Academy information session for Class of 2021 high school students and parents. We spoke with current CPFTA cadets and instructors about what they enjoyed most from the two-year, after-school program. Learn more about the CPFTA and submit an application by visiting www.cpfta.com. #CPDMediaCar | Chicago Police Department | Facebook

My Mother Crashed My Police Academy Graduation Trying To Have Officers Drag Me Out In Front Of Everyone — She Never Expected What Happened Next The moment I heard a woman shout, “Officers, stop that woman, she’s been harassing me for months,” I was still onstage, my new badge warm in my hand, the applause fading around me. Two hundred people in that Chicago convention center turned toward the back row. I didn’t need to see her face to know who it was. Of course it was my mother. My name is Olivi

Graduation for the 190th Session of the #NH Police Academy has begun! Congratulations to all walking across the stage this afternoon. | New Hampshire State Police