Roswell Citizens Police Academy Wants You

Roswell residents who have an interest in learning how its police department operates are encouraged to sign up for the Citizens Police Academy.

The Roswell Police Department is asking residents, along with business owners, to submit an application to enroll in the academy.

The free program introduces residents and community stakeholders to the various functions of the department. 

The 10-week program will start on Thursday Sept. 5 and will be held between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. each Thursday.

The classes will be held at the Roswell/Alpharetta training facility, which is at 11565 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, pass a background check and must reside in the Roswell city limits or own a business in the municipality. 

Applications are available at the Roswell Police Department between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.  Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.roswellgov.com/index.aspx?nid=332.

During the 10-week academy, participants will learn more about various operations such as, police operations, K9 unit, SWAT team, D.U.I. enforcement, 911 Communications Center, Operations of the Detention Center and how criminal cases are investigated.

A graduation ceremony and reception will be held Tuesday Nov. 7. 

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