Crime & Safety
Contra Costa Sheriff Citizen's Academy Accepting Applicants
The Citizen's Academy gives Contra Costa County gives residents a firsthand look at how the Sheriff's Office does its job.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — Ever wondered how Contra Costa County Sheriff's deputies conduct investigations, carry out search and rescue operations, or patrol local neighborhoods?
The Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for its Spring 2020 Citizen's Academy, according to a Facebook post. The program is modeled after a police academy, but does not train participants to become peace officers. They learn about procedures, coroner's duties, dispatch and more in the series of hands-on classes.
The Citizen's Academy will take place on Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Martinez, from Feb. 12 to April 1. The March 7 class will instead take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The Sheriff's Office recommends that people apply soon, as the Citizen's Academy becomes full quickly. Download the application here and send to csu@so.cccounty.us.
More information can be found here. Questions can be sent to lskid@so.cccounty.us.
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