Sheriff's Office Citizen's Academy Start Oct. 9

There are openings available for the afternoon and evening sessions of the next Hernando County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Academy. Both sessions will begin on Thursday, Oct. 9 and will be held every Thursday for six weeks through to Nov.13. The afternoon session will be held from 1 to 4 p.m, and the evening session will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Academy gives citizens an insider's view of the Sheriff's Office and the criminal justice system. Throughout the six-week course, citizens will observe demonstrations by K9 handlers, receive tours of the Sheriff's Office, and learn exciting facts about Forensics, Uniform Patrol, Traffic Unit, Administration, Investigations, Vice and Narcotics, Communicatons/911, Aviation & Marine Units, Mounted Patrol, and Legal Issues and Perspectives.
Graduates of this course will have the option of riding along with a patrol deputy, flying in the helicopter, and observing in the Communications Center.
The Citizens Academy is offered to adults 18 years of age or older. To register, call Vickie Porter at 352-754-6830, Ext. 53664.