Community Corner

Burlington Citizens' Police Academy Begins This Week

Students in the academy will learn about Massachusetts criminal law, firearms and defensive tactics, emergency preparedness, and more.

The Burlington Citizens' Police Academy begins Wednesday.
The Burlington Citizens' Police Academy begins Wednesday. (Chris Huffaker/Patch)

BURLINGTON, MA — The Burlington Citizens' Police Academy begins Wednesday and runs until November.

The academy will be held every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. until Nov. 15. The class is open to Burlington residents and those who work in Burlington and are 18 years or older.

Students in the academy will learn about Massachusetts criminal law, firearms and defensive tactics, emergency preparedness, and more.

Find out what's happening in Burlingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.