Ferndale Citizens Police Academy Taking Applications

FERNDALE, MI — If you’ve ever wanted to be a cop for a day, the Ferndale Police Department is offering the next-best thing with a four-week Citizens Police Academy to be held this fall.

The academy, to be held every Thursday evening in October, will familiarize residents with “a true representation of police work and will provide a glimpse into the day-to-day operations of your Ferndale Police Department,” Sgt. Baron Brown, the police department’s community engagement officer, said in a news release.

The academy will be conducted in the council chambers at Ferndale City Hall, 300 E Nine Mile Road, and in and around locations in Ferndale.

Each of the four sessions will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and food and refreshments will be provided.

Police are asking that only those who will be able to attend all four sessions apply, as the academy class will be limited to 20 people. Attendees are limited to those who live, work, or attend religious service in Ferndale, or live within the Ferndale Public Schools District.

To apply go the city’s website, and look for the “Apply for the Ferndale Police Citizen’s Academy” tab on the Police Department page or contact Brown for a paper application.