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Dunwoody Citizens’ Police Academy begins Oct. 11

Applications are being taken from Dunwoody residents, ages 21 and older, and Dunwoody business owners who would like to participate in the Dunwoody Citizens' Police Academy. (Courtesy of Dunwoody)

Credit: City of Dunwoody

Credit: City of Dunwoody

Applications are being taken from Dunwoody residents, ages 21 and older, and Dunwoody business owners who would like to participate in the Dunwoody Citizens' Police Academy. (Courtesy of Dunwoody)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Oct 5, 2022

Registration is underway for the Dunwoody Citizens’ Police Academy which will start in mid-October.

This free program is open to Dunwoody residents, ages 21 and older, and Dunwoody business owners.

Participants will receive an up-close look at various functions of police work through classroom lectures, training scenarios and off-site tours of partner locations.

The academy will last for 12 weeks from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 11.

Register: bit.ly/3BHCS18

Applications must be submitted in person at Dunwoody Police Headquarters, 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

All applications must be notarized.

Information: Community Outreach Officer Mark Stevens at mark.stevens@dunwoodyga.gov or dunwoodyga.gov/police/programs-classes/citizens-police-academy

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