Douglas County Holds Police Academy For Regular Folks

DOUGLASVILLE, GA - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a 12-week course for the community to get a behind-the-scenes look at how law enforcement works.

The next round of classes starts at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20, at the Sheriff’s Office, 8470 Earl D. Lee Blvd. on the second floor. Dinner will be provided at 6 p.m.

The course is free, but the DCSO asks that those who are interested be able to attend all 12 weeks. The office's goal is not to teach attendees how to become law enforcement officers or pressure them into a career, but rather to give them some insight into the duties and responsibilities of personnel, said Liz Reeder, information services.

Applicants must be a resident or business owner in Douglas County, be at least 21 years old, and give consent for a background check as part of the application process.

More information about the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy and a link to the application can be found at https://sheriff.douglas.ga.us/clea/.

The department has also shared information about the program on its social media platforms. There will be applications available in DCSO lobby if anyone wants to stop by and fill one out.

Please contact Tina Brownlow at tbrownlow@sheriff.douglas.ga.us or Capt. Elmer Horn at ehorn@sheriff.douglas.ga.us with any questions about signing up or the curriculum.