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Auburn seeks candidates for citizens police academy

Auburn seeks candidates for citizens police academy. (Courtesy City if Auburn, GA)
Auburn seeks candidates for citizens police academy. (Courtesy City if Auburn, GA)
By Karen Huppertz
June 26, 2019

Harboring a deep desire to be a cop? Auburn’s Police Department can provide you with a condensed, civilian version during the city’s Citizen’s Police Academy Course. Successful candidates will be exposed to some of the same complex situations that police officers may experience.

The next Academy meets 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evenings for 10 weeks beginning Aug. 13.

Topics will include traffic stops, building entry, personal defense, gun safety and use of force, DUI, explosive devices, and SWAT.

Information and application: www.sites.google.com/site/auburncpac/. Academy is limited to 25 participants. Drop off applications to the Auburn Police Department, 1359 4th Avenue, or email completed .pdf to mpharr@cityofauburn-ga.org/.

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