The Hiram Police Department is accepting applications for the 2011 Citizen's Police Academy by 5 p.m. today. Classes will begin on Sept. 15 for eight consecutive Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Additionally, there will be one Saturday class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Hiram Police Department’s “Citizen’s Police Academy” is open to individuals who live or work in the City of Hiram. There is no tuition to qualified citizens. The course covers the day-to-day operations in the Police Department as well as Investigations, Crime Scene Processing, Defense Tactics, Firearms, Crime Prevention and many other exciting topics of “police work."
Everyone who lives or works in Hiram is invited to apply. The class is open for all those over 21. A criminal background check will be conducted on applicants, and the Police Department reserves the right to deny enrollment to those with a criminal history.
