July 30 final day to sign up for upcoming Citizens’ Police Academy

JACKSON, Tenn. — There’s still one last day to sign up for an informative eight-week class presented by the Jackson Police Department.

JPD is offering another round of their Citizens’ Police Academy.

COURTESY: JPD

This class is available for those 21-and-up and restricts anyone with active warrants, a felony conviction, drug conviction, and A or B misdemeanor. Classes will begin on August 19 and will last until October.

Students will learn about Jackson SWAT, community relations, traffic unit, patrol division, see demos from the forensic unit and much more.

“It actually gives the citizens an opportunity to see what our agency does see first hand; to communicate and to actually work alongside our officers,” said Stephanie Graham, public information officer for JPD.

The deadline for this application closes July 30, so make sure to sign up while you can!

To apply for the Citizen’s Police Academy, click here. Each applicant, after applying, will go through a background and traffic check.

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