The Suwanee Police Department is inviting the curious and civically engaged to get a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement through its Citizens Police Academy. Scheduled for this spring, the intensive seven-week program aims to demystify the inner workings of law enforcement for participants. According to a recent announcement by the City of Suwanee, the academy will be held on Monday evenings from March 3 to April 21, with a break on April 7 for Gwinnett County Spring Break.
While the classroom will be the starting point for learning with lectures on everything from crime prevention to narcotics identification, hands-on activities – such as conducting traffic stops and exploring crime scene investigations – will also form a part of the curriculum. Though applications are open to all, Suwanee Police Chief Cass Mooney notes, “The Citizens Police Academy provides an invaluable opportunity for residents to understand the challenges of modern policing while strengthening the relationship between the department and the community,” in a statement obtained by the City of Suwanee. Nonetheless, priority will be given to Suwanee residents.
Interested individuals should mark their calendars as the applications are due by February 27, at 4:00 PM. Interested in the intricate dance of law enforcement and community engagement who are considering the program will be subject to a criminal and driver history background check before they can don the hat of a citizen-in-blue. The program itself, it should be noted, is free, although it boasts limited spaces…