Applicants wanted for BRPD Citizens Academy

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department announced it is currently accepting applications to join its Citizens Academy.

It’s an eight-week course that BRPD and the the Drug Enforcement Administration provide. It gives an opportunity for citizens to learn about their daily operations and how they engage in certain scenarios.

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Some of the experiences include:

• 911 dispatch
• Shoot, don’t shoot scenarios
• Gun range tour
• Police ethics training
• Major assaults/homicide investigations

To qualify, you must be 18 years or older and pass a background check.

Officials say classes for the Citizens Academy start Tuesday, Sept. 19, and will take place every Tuesday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

To apply you can pick up and drop off an application at BRPD Headquarters. The address is 9000 Airline Highway. You’re asked to submit a copy of your ID/driver’s license along with your application.

The class size is limited to 25 participants.

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