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The Palm Springs Police Department is pleased to announce that the next Citizens’ Police Academy will begin this Thursday, January 14th, 2016. There is still time to register for this free program. The first Citizens’ Police Academy met in 1993 and the popular program has been enjoyed by the community over the past 22 years. The program meets one night per week for 13 weeks. This Community Policing project has graduated hundreds of students from all sectors of the community - doctors, lawyers, retirees, students, homemakers, journalists, pilots, teachers and many others. Attendees participate in discussions about Patrol Procedures, Traffic Investigation, K-9, SWAT, Community Policing, Narcotics, Crime Scene Investigation and many other interesting topics. Attendees are also invited to participate on a ride-along with a PSPD Patrol Officer during a patrol shift. WHEN: Thursday evenings beginning January 14th, 2016 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 13 Weeks WHERE: Palm Springs Police Department Training Center 200 South Civic Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 To qualify for the Citizens’ Police Academy, applicants must be at least 18 years old and have no felony convictions. There is no cost for this exciting and valuable learning experience. To inquire about the program or to reserve your seat, contact Sergeant Arnold Galvan via email at [email protected] or contact Communications and Records Manager Dora Melanson at (760) 323-8109. The applications are also available online at: http://www.palmsprings-ca.gov/government/departments/police/community-policing/citizens-police-academy