Openings Still Available for Shakopee Police Citizen Academy

The still has openings for its Citizen Academy program, which will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesdays, from April 3 through May 8.

It's open to all Shakopee residents and business owners who wish to experience and learn about the many facets of law enforcement. The course is designed with a “hands-on” approach, whereby lecture is kept to a minimum. Some of the topics to be covered include:

• Critical incident scenarios (shoot/no shoot)
• High-risk traffic stops
• Role play in domestic violence scenarios
• Vehicle crash scene investigation
• DWI enforcement -- interactive controlled drinking and testing session

For more information about the academy or how to register, contact the Shakopee Police Department - Crime Prevention Division at 952-233-9400 or visit www.ci.shakopee.mn.us/pd_citizenpoliceacademy.cfm. Class size is limited, and openings will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis.