Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy returns for a virtual program

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Have you always wanted to learn the ins and outs of your local sheriff’s office? Now’s the chance – the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has opened enrollment for its annual citizen’s academy.

The citizen’s academy will offer residents the opportunity to see first-hand how the WCSO serves its community in a 12-week crash course that covers everything from criminal investigations to the K-9 unit. Other topics covered include patrol procedures, SWAT, the drug and gang task force, traffic enforcement, crime scene investigations, marine patrol and jail operations, according to the WCSO website.

The citizen’s academy will run 6-9 p.m. every Wednesday from March 2 to May 18. The program will be held virtually and is free to the public. Applicants must be at least 16 years old.

For more information and to apply, visit the WCSO website at bit.ly/3FGmn5B.

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