The Carson City Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy returns in June with registration now underway. Residents interested in law enforcement or are curious about how the Carson City Sheriff's Office operates are invited to participate in the academy.
The Academy is open to adults 18 years of and older with a preference given to Carson City residents, local merchants, their employees and senior citizens. The classes will run weekly on Wednesday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. from June 4 through August 13, 2014. Classes are held in the Ormsby Room of the sheriff's office at 911 East Musser, with some classes held at off-site locations. There is no charge.
The Academy is designed to show citizens the inner workings of the agency, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. Participants will learn about patrol operations, arrest procedures, defensive tactics, and units specializing in abatement, illegal drugs and reducing graffiti. There will be tours of the Communications and Detention centers.
The deadline to register is 5 p.m. Monday, June 2. For applications contact the sheriff's office at 911 East Musser Street. Or call Ken Smith at (775) 887-2020 extension 41932.