Canton Citizens Police Academy Will Be Offered This Spring

CANTON, MI — Want to know what it's actually like being a police officer? You can learn first-hand the ins and outs of law enforcement at the Canton Police Department's Citizens Police Academy, according to a press release. The free academy will be a crash course on the policies and operational procedures of the department and feature presentations, demonstrations and hands-on activities.

“Academy participants will gain insight into the difficult challenges law enforcement personnel face on a daily basis through interesting and informative instruction,” Canton Public Safety Director Joshua Meier said in a statement. He continued, “Because the Citizens Police Academy has been so well received, we’ve decided test pilot a mini-Citizens Fire Academy this year. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy two additional weeks consisting of cross-over academy sessions with the Fire Department."

The Citizens Police Academy will be held on Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., for eight weeks from April 6 – May 25.

Below are a few application requirements:

-Canton residents only

-Age 21 & over

-No felony convictions; no misdemeanor convictions in the past 3 years

-Applicants subject to a background check

You can apply online Feb. 1 – 28 at www.cantonpublicsafety.org, or in person at the front desk of the Canton Police Department (1150 S. Canton Center Rd.) If you have any questions, call Special Services Sgt. Ed Johnson at 734-394-5411.

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