Local Citizens’ Police Academy to begin in August

Published 10:00 am Wednesday, July 20, 2016

AMERICUS  — The Americus Police Department presents the Citizen’s Police Academy from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Aug. 23-Nov. 8. This 12-week course is intended to give citizens an overview of basic police operations and provide a forum for discussion of current events and issues. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and must be willing to commit to attend the full schedule of training.
To register for the course, stop by the police department, call Sgt. John Brown at 229-924-3677 ext. 325 or email jbrown@americusga.gov. The application form can also be downloaded at http://www.americusga.gov/#!police-department/cbbz
This program is free and open to the public.