Citizens Police Academy Deadline Approaching

The deadline to apply for the Citizens Police Academy is less than a month away.  The 16th academy will begin February 26th and the last day to apply is February 10th.  The academy gives participants the opportunity to learn about all the different parts of the Dalton Police Department and how each division works.  Public Safety Commissioner Bill Weaver says, "The Citizens Police Academy was one of the most enlightening activities of my life.  I was really impressed with how much the Dalton Police Department does, and how thorough and professional the department is."

Each participant in the academy gets the chance to ride along with a patrol officer on his or her shift.  Participants also get the chance to see and use some of the equipment used by officers on a daily basis, including firearms.  The classes will be held at the Police Services Center at 301 Jones Street.  Anyone interested in attending the academy can pick up an application at the Police Department, apply online by clicking here or call Sergeant Mike Dyer at 706-278-9085 extension 109 to have an application mailed to you.  Don't forget, all applications must be received by February 10th.