Roswell Hosting Winter Citizens Police Academy

ROSWELL, GA — The Roswell Police Department invites the residents and business owners of City of Roswell to participate in the Winter 2020 Session of the Citizens’ Police Academy. This free program is designed to introduce members of the public to various functions of police work.

During the 7-week academy, participants will learn about the police department through a combination of classroom lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises. Students will receive instruction in the functions of the K9 unit, SWAT team, traffic enforcement, 911 Communications Center, and learn how criminal cases are investigated.

Upon completion of the course, participants will take part in a graduation ceremony. The reception will be held Tues., March 31.

The Academy will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Classes will be held every Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Academy classes will be held at the Roswell Police Department, 39 Hill St.

Applicants must be 21 years or older, pass a background check, and must be a Roswell resident or business owner. Applications are available at the Roswell Police Department between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.roswellgov.com/CitizensPoliceAcademy.