Crime & Safety
Salem Police Department To Hold Citizens' Academy
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SALEM, MA – Salem Police will hold a Citizens' Police Academy to educate residents about the work of the department. The 10-week course will start on Sept. 27, and be held once a week during the evening.
According to a post from Salem Police, the academy will cover patrol, firearms, search and seizure, underwater investigation, police technology, use of force, and more. Participants who attend at least eight of the 10 classes will also get to tag along on a patrol.
The academy is free, and open to Salem residents who are at least 18 years old. Click here to apply for the class, or pick up an application at the Salem Police Department.
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