O’Fallon Offers Citizens Police Academy

Residents interested in a course in police operations are invited to enroll in the Citizens Police Academy.

Beginning March 15, the six-week class will meet from 6:45-9:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The final class is April 25.

Enrollment is generally open to area residents who are at least 18, and to 17-year-old graduating high school students. Cost for the course is $30.

 O'Fallon Police Officer Jeff Cook is directing the course. He said in a news release, anyone interested in police work is invited, whether they are considering a career in the field or would just like to know more about law enforcement.

The Citizens Police Academy stresses hands-on training and participation whenever possible, and offers a chance to ride with an officer on patrol.

The course includes:

• An introduction to firearms training
• Tours of the and the St. Charles County Department of Corrections facility
• Presentations by professionals on identity theft, cyber crime, crisis negotiations and more.

Applications are available on the police department's website and at the O’Fallon Police Department, 100 North Main Street.

To be considered for the course, applicants must not have a felony conviction, an outstanding warrant or a misdemeanor arrest for moral issues.

For more information, contact O'Fallon Police Officer Jeff Cook at jcook@ofallon.mo.us  or 636-542-7029.