Applications are being accepted now for the spring Suwanee Citizens Police Academy. Through this eight-week, hands-on program, residents receive limited police training and a deeper understanding of the risks and responsibilities of police officers.
Participants meet weekly at the Suwanee Police Training Center, 2966 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, to learn about crime scene processing, traffic stops, building searches, crime prevention, and narcotics identification to provide an understanding of the day-to-day responsibilities of officers. The program is designed to open and maintain communication between citizens and the police department.
Classes are free and open to the public, but space is limited and priority is given to those who live and work within the city. A criminal and driver history background is required for all applicants.
Information: Officer Richard Pope at 770-904-7641 or rpope@suwanee.com.
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