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Avondale launching citizen police academy

By April Hunt
Feb 22, 2010

The Avondale Estates Police Department is launching a program next month to encourage strong relationships between the department and citizens.

The Citizens Police Academy is designed to give civilians a better understanding of the department and its role and duties. The eight-week course will cover everything from traffic enforcement to firearms and use of force.

The program begins on March 16 and is open to residents and business owners in the city.

For more information or to sign up, call Chief Gary Broden at 404-294-5410.

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