Citizen’s Police Academy planned in Peters
The Peters Township Police Department will host a Citizen’s Police Academy at the police department located at 200 Municipal Drive in McMurray. Participants will be taught the basics of criminal law with emphasis on the crimes code and vehicle code. The program will also include patrol tactics, the processing of crime scenes, interview and interrogation and more.
The Citizen’s Police Academy will be held from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays, March 5-23. Class size is limited to 25 participants to allow greater interaction between students and instructors.
Citizens are selected from interested applicants. Preference will be granted to Peters Township residents. All interested persons must be 18 years of age or older, complete an application, sign a release and waiver from liability, and give permission for the Peters Township Police Department to conduct a background check.
To obtain an application and waiver, visit www.peterstownship.com. Email completed applications to Gary Orosz at GEOrosz@peterstownship.com or bring them into the police station during normal business hours.