Register for the upcoming Citizens Academy

The Chesterfield County Police Department Citizens Academy invites residents to be a part of its next academy. The 10-week program begins Feb. 26 and will meet on Tuesdays, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Clover Hill Police Facility, 2730 Hicks Rd.

The academy is an excellent opportunity for citizens to learn about the daily operations of the police department. It provides a foundation for citizens and police to come together to make Chesterfield County a safe place to live and work.

Officers and detectives lead classes in crime prevention, forensics, investigations, emergency communications, criminal and traffic law, special response teams and the work of the K-9 Section officers and its dogs.

The program is free to citizens 18 years or older, who reside, work or own a business, or belong to a civic organization in Chesterfield County. Class size is limited to 25 students.

Registration is required by Jan. 31. Applications may be downloaded at www.chesterfield. gov/PublicSafety/Police/citacademy.asp. For more information, call Officer David Zeheb at 318-8692 or e-mail Zehebd@chesterfield.gov.