St. Paul's Citizens Police Academy is seeking applicants

  • Updated: September 1, 2012 - 5:28 PM
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St. Paul police are taking applications for its Citizens Police Academy.

The academy is focused on giving residents a better understanding of narcotics trafficking, gang activity, violent crime and police work, according to a news release.

The academy is a prerequisite to serving on the St. Paul Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission.

The academy runs from Dec. 19 to Feb. 27, 2013. It meets Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The classes will include shoot/don't shoot scenarios and meeting the K-9 and mounted patrol units. Firearms, defensive tactics, community policing and forensic work also will be included.

Participants must be residents of St. Paul or own a business or property within the city limits, be at least 21 years old and have no criminal history.

Applications are available by calling academy coordinator Don Luna at 651-266-5583 or don.luna@ci.stpaul.mn.us. Applications are due Oct. 15.

It's free to participate.

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