The 2015 Sheriff’s Citizens Academy is now taking applications for classes beginning Jan. 27, Sheriff Charles McDonald announced Tuesday. The purpose of the academy is to provide information to the public on the duties, requirements and responsibilities of the office of sheriff in Henderson County.
There are 13 classes scheduled, all of which are on Tuesday and start promptly at 6 p.m., ending at 9 p.m. All classes are held in the Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center training room. Class size is limited to 40 students, and classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Topics include K-9 and animal enforcement, bomb squad and SWAT teams, communications, patrol, detention, civil process service, gang and drug prevention programs and emergency preparedness. The class fee is $30, which includes a binder, handouts, graduation meal and class recognitions at the final session.
