Woodstock Citizens Public Safety Academy Starts Aug. 30

WOODSTOCK, GA — The Woodstock Police and Fire departments are now accepting applications for the fall 2018 Citizens Public Safety Academy, which will kick off Thursday, Aug. 30.

The Academy is a series of educational classes designed to enhance a resident's understanding of various aspects of the Woodstock Police and Fire departments. The program is intended to strengthen the relationship between the citizens and both agencies, and spotlight the responsibilities of public safety personnel and the inherent risks associated with the professions.

Some of the classes offered during this series are: CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter) seminar, Criminal Investigation Procedures, Crime Prevention, extrication demonstration, thermal imaging camera presentation, fire safety and fire prevention. The class will also tour the Woodstock Fire Department, Cherokee County Fire Training Center, and participate in a judgmental shooting demonstration at Georgia Public Safety Training Center at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.

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The class will meet each Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 30 through Nov. 8. Anyone who lives, works, or has an expressed interest in the city may apply for the Academy. Applicants are required to be at least 19 years of age and submit to a background investigation prior to acceptance in the program. Once accepted, positions are awarded on a first come, first served basis.

Applications are available at the Woodstock Police Department located at 12453 Highway 92 or can be downloaded online. The deadline for accepting applications is Monday, Aug. For more information, contact Officer Ryan Bleisath at 770-592-6000 ext. 1172 or at rbleisath@woodstockga.gov.

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