Citizen Academy starts Sept. 15

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office will host the fall session of its Sheriff’s Citizen Academy starting Sept. 15.

It is a 12-week program which is designed to provide citizens with basic information about the law enforcement profession and the daily operations of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The ultimate objective is to establish and maintain positive communications and develop partnerships between the community and the Sheriff’s Office through training and education.

The classes will be held every Tuesday evening for 12 weeks from 6-8 p.m. at the Sheriff’s office, at 155 Johnson Avenue in Fayetteville.

Topics covered will include:

Field operations/officer survival/mechanics of arrest.

Criminal investigations/crime scene processing.

Drug identification/awareness.

Traffic laws/traffic investigation/DUI investigations.

Juvenile operations.

Internet crime/identify theft.

SWAT team operations.

Jail operations.

Court operations.

Laser shot video simulation.

Firearms familiarization.

Go to www.fayettesheriff.org to download the application and information packet. Deadline to return an application is Sept. 8. Register early; class size is limited.

Applications must be delivered in person to Lt. Terry Black. If you have any questions concerning the application, contact Lt. Black at 770-716-4802.

If you have any questions concerning the Sheriff’s Citizen Academy, contact class coordinator Sgt. Ryan Phillips at 770-716-4894.