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Duluth seeking candidates for Hispanic citizen police academy

Duluth is seeking candidates for the city’s Hispanic Citizen Police Academy. Shown here the class of 2017. Courtesy City of Duluth
Duluth is seeking candidates for the city’s Hispanic Citizen Police Academy. Shown here the class of 2017. Courtesy City of Duluth
By Karen Huppertz
Sept 21, 2018

The Duluth Police Department is seeking candidates to participate in the next Hispanic Citizen Police Academy. Classes are held 7 to 10 p.m. every Thursday evening for 8 weeks beginning Oct. 4. Graduation will be on Nov. 29.

Class topics include traffic management, firearm safety, when to shoot and not to shoot scenarios, gangs, police patrol, K9 unit, criminal investigations and more. Students will have the opportunity to ride-along with police officers.

Applications are available at the Duluth Police Department, 3276 Buford Highway, or at www.DuluthPD.com.

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