Richland County (WLTX) -- The streets in Richland County are little safer Wednesday night thanks to some local residents.
Twenty-eight citizens graduated from the Richland County Sheriff's Department Citizen's Police Academy.
Sheriff Leon Lott, along with family and friends, celebrated the graduation at the Columbia Ramada Hotel.
Lott says these citizens went through a 12-week program designed to provide an overview of the department's structure, services, and personnel. He says the mission of the Citizen's Police Academy is to provide a forum for police through community interaction; to identify community problems, needs and concerns; and to foster a partnership with the community that will solve problems and work towards creating a safer environment.
Those who enroll in the academy have the opportunity to participate in the following courses: Uniform Patrol Division, Investigations, Narcotics Enforcement, Gang Unit, Special Response Team, Physical Evidence, Canine Unit, School Resources Officers, Deputy Sheriff Selection, Professional Standards, Youth Crime, Victim's Assistance and the Training Division. Lotts states that citizens participate in several hands-on demonstrations that give them a more realistic view into what law enforcement officers do on a day-to-day basis.
If you're interested in enrolling in the Citizen's Police Academy, the next one starts May 26th. Classes are held every Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. To apply, click here or call 576-3118.
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