The Roswell Police Department has several spots left in its upcoming Citizens’ Police Academy that will meet 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings from Feb. 15 through April 12. The first class will be held at the Roswell Police Department, 39 Hill St.

This free program is designed to introduce the public to the variety of duties performed by police. Each week the class focuses on a specific division of the police department including 9-1-1 Center, Criminal Investigations Division, K-9 Operations, Professional Standards, Special Operations Unit, SWAT, Traffic Enforcement Unit and Uniform Patrol Division.

Roswell residents and business owners who are 18 years or older are eligible to participate. There are 25 seats available in this session.

Information or to submit an application: Roswellgov.com/CitizensPoliceAcademy.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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