Community members have the opportunity to learn what it takes to be a police officer through the Rockville Citizens Police Academy.
Participants 18 and older will learn about all aspects of the police department, receive hands-on training and earn a graduation certificate upon course completion. The Rockville City Police Department is accepting applications for the free, eight- to 10-week course, which will be held in March, April and May.
A six-week course is available for residents who are 60 and older
Topics will include:
- Crime scene processing.
- Firearms training simulations.
- K-9 unit demonstrations.
- Traffic law.
- Detectives and investigations.
- Bomb unit.
Registration
For registration or more information about the Community Police Academy, please contact Corporal Ken Matney at 240-314-8922 or email Corporal Ken Matney.