Milton accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy

The Milton Police Department is accepting applications to attend their highly popular Citizens Police Academy. The eight-week course meets 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday beginning Sept. 16 through Nov. 11 at the city’s new police building, 13690 Highway 9.

Each week participants will explore a different topic of discussion/demonstration. Areas of focus include criminal investigations, fingerprinting, processing of crime scenes and the retrieval of physical evidence, traffic stops/DUI investigations, K-9, SWAT and more.

The city anticipates a great deal of interest this year since the course was canceled last year. To participate email Officer Chad West at chad.west@cityofmiltonga.us to reserve a spot.

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