Update: Chad Lampe speaks with Sgt. David Howe about the Citizens Police Academy on Sounds Good.
Murray residents are again getting a chance to learn first-hand the ins and outs of local policing. The Murray Police Department is offering an 8-week Citizens’ Police Academy from October 12th to November 30th.
Participants will learn about police and 911 communications, crime scene and narcotic investigations, courtroom and procedures and demonstrations on use-of-force. The course also includes a trip to the firing range and a ride-along with a patrol officer.
The course is free to Murray residents or workers over 21. The academy will meet Monday evenings at 6:30 PM for about two hours.
Applications are available onlineor at MPD headquarters.