I attended our city’s Citizens Police Academy when I lived in Tennessee. The program was wonderful and I learned a lot about our community and law enforcement in general. The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department is having a citizen’s academy here. I spoke to Roxanne this afternoon for more information–she is very kind and helpful. Give her a call and sign up!

This information is from SCTimes.com:

ELK RIVER — Sherburne County residents can get a taste for police work during an eight-week course.

Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department is conducting its Citizen Academy starting March 24 at the Sherburne County Public Safety Building in Zimmerman.

The course is from 9 a.m.-noon. every Tuesday until May 12.

Participants will learn about their local law enforcement, divisions in the sheriff’s office and be given an understanding of what officers need to be prepared for in their job.

People interested must be at least 18 years old and submit to a background check to be eligible.

Applications can be obtained by contacting Deputy Roxanne Schreder at 763-241-2535. Applications are due March 6.