Congratulations to Bar Harbor & Mount Desert Police Department's Officer Lukas Keene on his graduation from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy! Officer Keene completed 18 weeks of intensive education and training to develop the training, skills, and experience necessary to serve our community, and we are very proud of his accomplishments!
Training Overview
The 18-week program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy is designed to prepare new officers with comprehensive training in:
- Criminal law and constitutional rights
- Police procedures and protocols
- Emergency response and crisis management
- Community policing strategies
- Firearms training and safety
- De-escalation techniques
- Report writing and documentation
- Traffic enforcement and accident investigation
Graduation ceremony at Maine Criminal Justice Academy
Graduation ceremony at Maine Criminal Justice Academy
About the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
The Maine Criminal Justice Academy, located in Vassalboro, Maine, is the state's premier law enforcement training facility. Established to provide the highest quality training for Maine's law enforcement officers, the academy ensures that all graduates meet rigorous state standards for police certification and are prepared to serve their communities with integrity and professionalism.