The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is accepting applications to its Community Academy for those who are interested in having an inside look into the agency’s operations. The first day of the program is Wednesday, March 4.
The Community Academy is an annual, 12-week program that shows Whatcom County residents how the sheriff’s office operates, from criminal investigations to traffic enforcement and marine patrol. Other topics include patrol procedures, K-9, SWAT, the Whatcom Regional Drug Task Force, crime scene investigations and jail operations.
The program is free, and held 6-9 p.m. every Wednesday from March 4 to May 20. Applicants must be 16 years old.
To apply or for more information, visit the sheriff’s office website at bit.ly/4kZhYkw.
