PORTSMOUTH — Ever wanted to experience for yourself what day-to-day law enforcement work is like?
You’ll have your chance when the Portsmouth Police Department conducts a Citizens Police Academy starting Tuesday, March 3.
The 10-week program allows citizens to learn and experience the inner world of law enforcement, and a firsthand look at the daily operations of the Police Department.
The training will consist of classroom instruction, demonstrations, tours, as well as hands-on practical applications. Instructors will be members of the Police Department including patrol officers, supervisors and administrators.
Some of the topics to be offered include:
• Uniformed patrol
• Crime scene investigations
• Accident investigations
• Traffic codes
• Harbor patrol functions
• Domestic violence
• DUI enforcement
• Firearms safety
The classes are open to people 18 years of age or older who live or work in Portsmouth, and have no prior felony convictions.
The 10-week academy will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 3 to May 5, at Portsmouth Police Headquarters, 2270 East Main Road.
There is no fee to participate. If you want to take part, download an application here or pick one up in the lobby at the police station. The application deadline is 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13.
Previous applicants should submit an e-mail of continued interest to bpeters@portsmouthri.com by the deadline.