Carson CIty Sheriff Ken Furlong has announced that the Citizens Academy will begin on May 1. If you are interested in law enforcement or have wondered how the Sheriff’s Office operates, this is an opportunity to experience the wide range of duties the Sheriff’s Office performs.
This informative Academy explains what the Sheriff’s Office does, how they do it and why it is done in a particular manner, as well as, the all important role that community policing plays. Participants will learn about patrol operations, arrest procedures, defensive tactics and units specializing in abatement, illegal drugs and reducing graffiti.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the Citizens Academy from May 1 to June 26, 2013. Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Ormsby Room Carson City Sheriff’s Office; some classes may be held at off-site locations.
The Academy is open to adults 18 years of age and older with a preference given to Carson City residents, local merchants and their employees and may be of particular interest to senior citizens. There is no charge for the class, but due to a limited number of openings some applicants will not be able to attend. The deadline for completed application is April 30th at 5:00 pm.
For further information or to request an application please contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office at 911 E. Musser St. Carson City, or contact Ken Smith at (775) 887-2020 extension 41932.