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Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office Announces Inaugural Citizen’s Academy Program
Contacts:
Christopher Harris, (216) 443-7157
“If you’ve ever wanted to learn about law enforcement, this academy is a great opportunity for residents of Cuyahoga County to take part in,” said Sheriff Pinkney. “Our goal is not only to educate the public on our duties, but use this as an opportunity to advance the relationship between the community and law enforcement.”
The 8-week academy, held in the Justice Center Complex, will meet Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 9pm. Residents can expect to participate in hands-on demonstrations, lectures, and field trips that will cover the following topics:
“I commend Sheriff Pinkney and his staff for taking the initiative to establish a citizen’s academy for the sheriff’s office,” said County Executive, Armond Budish “It’s important that we continue to generate community programs for our residents in order to improve the community’s understanding of law enforcement.”
The Citizen’s Academy is free of charge and open to all eligible residents. Eligibility requirements include:
For more information or to download the application, please visit: https://sheriff.cuyahogacounty.us/. All applications should be completed and submitted to the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2016.
Christopher Harris, (216) 443-7157
Now accepting applications; Deadline to apply is February 27
CLEVELAND – Cuyahoga County Sheriff Clifford Pinkney today announced the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the inaugural Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy.“If you’ve ever wanted to learn about law enforcement, this academy is a great opportunity for residents of Cuyahoga County to take part in,” said Sheriff Pinkney. “Our goal is not only to educate the public on our duties, but use this as an opportunity to advance the relationship between the community and law enforcement.”
The 8-week academy, held in the Justice Center Complex, will meet Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 9pm. Residents can expect to participate in hands-on demonstrations, lectures, and field trips that will cover the following topics:
- SWAT
- Corrections
- Firearm Safety
- Media Relations
- Active Shooter
“I commend Sheriff Pinkney and his staff for taking the initiative to establish a citizen’s academy for the sheriff’s office,” said County Executive, Armond Budish “It’s important that we continue to generate community programs for our residents in order to improve the community’s understanding of law enforcement.”
The Citizen’s Academy is free of charge and open to all eligible residents. Eligibility requirements include:
- Resident of Cuyahoga County
- At least 21 years of age
- No felony convictions
- Must pass a background check
For more information or to download the application, please visit: https://sheriff.cuyahogacounty.us/. All applications should be completed and submitted to the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2016.
