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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jefferson
County Sheriff's Office & Port Townsend Police Department
January 18, 2003 WE’RE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD CITIZENS!
The Citizens Academy is open to anyone 16 years of age and older who are interested in learning more about law enforcement, and particularly about the agencies in our community. The Academy classes are designed to familiarize citizens with the training and equipment utilized by our police officers and deputies, as well as the services provided by the other law and justice agencies throughout our community. Classes include: drug investigations, traffic enforcement, dealing with domestic violence, criminal law and procedures, the K-9 program and much more. All classes are taught by local law enforcement officers, judges, prosecutors, probation staff and other social service professionals who work within the justice system, providing up to date information on their areas of expertise and how they interact with and impact the community. Attendees are under no obligation to become part of the Police Volunteer Program, but are eligible to apply to the program upon graduation. There is no cost for participation. The 2003 Citizens Police Academy will be held on Saturday mornings from 8:30-11:30 AM and Monday evenings from 6:30-9:30 PM beginning Saturday, March 1st and concluding on Monday, April 21st. If you are interested in attending, please contact Lyn DeWitt at the Port Townsend Police Department at 379-3694 or 385-2322 to request an application. All City and County residents are encouraged to consider attending this collaborative effort between the two law enforcement agencies that serve them. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office provides regular updates, alerts, press releases and notices by email. To add you address to our email list, please subscribe on our home page at www.jeffersonsheriff.org. For More Information Contact:
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The
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Port Townsend Police
Department, are now soliciting applications for the 5th annual Citizens
Police Academy.