Woodstock Citizens Public Safety Academy Starts Feb. 28

WOODSTOCK, GA — The Woodstock Police and Fire departments are now accepting applications for the Spring 2019 Citizens Public Safety Academy, which will kick off Thursday, Feb. 28.

The Citizens Public Safety Academy is designed to enhance a resident's understanding of the police and fire protection profession. The program is intended to strengthen the relationship between the citizens and both public safety agencies, and shine a spotlight on the responsibilities of public safety personnel and the inherent risks of their respective jobs.

Some of the classes offered during this series are: Civilian Response to Active Shooter seminar, Criminal Investigation Procedures, Crime Prevention, extrication demonstration, thermal imagining camera presentation, fire safety, and fire prevention. The class will also tour the Woodstock Fire Department, Cherokee County Fire Training Center and participate in a judgmental shooting demonstration.

Classes will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday through May 16. Anyone who lives, works, or has an expressed interest in the city may apply for the Academy. Applicants are required to be at least 19 years of age and submit to a background investigation prior to acceptance in the program. Once accepted, positions are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Applications are available at the Woodstock Police Department at 12453 Highway 92 or online. The deadline for accepting applications is Monday, Feb. 25. For more information about the Academy, contact Officer Ryan Bleisath at 770-592-6000 ext. 1172 or via email at rbleisath@woodstockga.gov

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