DeKalb County Police Announces 2020 Citizens’ Academy

DECATUR, Ga.– Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 DeKalb County Police Department’s Citizens’ Academy.

This is an opportunity for DeKalb County residents to learn how their police department works. During the four-week virtual program, which will begin on Aug. 27, participants will be given a departmental overview, which will include crisis intervention, police scenarios, use of force policies, and more. Participants must be 21 years old, live or work in DeKalb County, possess no prior felonies and consent to a background check.

Applications can be requested by emailing smrobinson@dekalbcountyga.gov. The deadline to apply is Aug. 6.