Multi Agency Citizens Academy

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Area law enforcement agencies are pleased to announce the first Multi-Agency Citizens Academy starting March 5th 2008 to be held in cooperation with Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department, Post Falls Police Department and the Coeur d’Alene Police Department. The Citizens Academy is modeled after the successful Academies presented in the past by Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department.

The Citizens Academy is free to the public. The purpose of the Academy is to develop positive relations between law enforcement and the community through education. The Academy is structured as an informational program to give citizens a broad based understanding of the inner workings of local law enforcement. Academy participants learn how local law enforcement agencies operate and gain an understanding of the challenges facing law enforcement in our rapidly growing community. Citizens participating will also have an opportunity to learn about and apply for volunteer positions available within the departments.

The Citizens Academy provides opportunities for open discussion with law enforcement officers, and Agency leaders. Participants in the Citizens Academy meet for three hours on Wednesday nights for 8 weeks as well as two Saturday classes. Upon completion, each participant will receive a certificate on graduation day.

Applications may be picked up at the three participating agencies, and are also available on the Agency websites of www.kcsheriff.com, www.postfallspolice.com, www.cdapolice.org.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have no misdemeanor conviction in the past year. Applicants with a felony conviction will not be selected to attend the Citizen’s Academy. The deadline for applications is February 15th, 2008. Class size is limited to 40 participants. Applicants will be notified if they are chosen for the academy.

For additional questions about the Citizens Academy contact Sgt. Joe Jovick at Kootenai County Sheriff- 446-1300, Lt. Pat Knight at Post Falls Police- 773-3517 or Sgt. Christie Wood at Coeur d’Alene Police- 769-2320.