The Hiram Police Department is accepting applications for its Citizens Police Academy by 5 p.m. March 25.
This academy will run from 6-9 p.m. every Thursday on April 2 to June 11 for 12 meetings in total - with one Saturday session from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - at the Hiram Police Department, 217 Main St.
Citizens will be provided with an opportunity to take an in-depth look at their local law enforcement agency and its officers.
Topics covered will include Criminal Investigations, Traffic Enforcement, Crime Scene Investigations, the Chaplain and Explorer programs, a tour of the 911 Center and Jail, a Driving Simulator, a Shooting Simulator, Firearms Courses, Firearms Safety and Georgia Carry Laws, Use of Force and Self-Defense Laws and an annual Law Enforcement Honor Guard Memorial.
The Citizens Police Academy is open to Hiram residents and business or property owners, pending a background check and approval.
Hiram residents or business/property owners must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age who have passed the background/criminal history check and submitted a complete and approved application.
Available seats for eligible applicants are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications are available in person at the Hiram Police Department or online.
Application: CityOfHiramGa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1754/CPA-Application-HPD-2020-PDF
Information: Training Coordinator, Hiram Police Sgt. Edwin Ivey at eivey@hiram-ga.gov. CityOfHiramGa.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=781
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