Kent Community Police Academy starts up Sept. 12

Have you ever wondered what the police are doing when you see a patrol car rushing to get somewhere? Join the police for an informative series of classes about the Kent Police Department.

Registration is open for the Kent Community Police Academy that starts Sept. 12 to inform residents about how a police department works.

Registration is open for the Kent Community Police Academy that starts Sept. 12 to inform residents about how a police department works.

Have you ever wondered what the police are doing when you see a patrol car rushing to get somewhere? Join the police for an informative series of classes about the Kent Police Department.

The Kent Community Police Academy series of six weekly classes starts on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Get your questions answered and much more.

This informative series of free classes will cover topics like recruiting, training for new officers, use of force rules, SWAT, narcotics and gangs, community education, patrol, K-9 units and many other facets of police work.

Optional sessions are offered on a Saturday for tours of the Valley Communications 911 Center and the Kent City Jail.

The Kent Police Department invites anyone who lives, works or is interested in the city to register for the Kent Community Police Academy.

Classes run from 7-9 p.m. each Wednesday from Sept. 12 thru Oct. 17 at the Police and Fire Training Center, 24611 116th Ave. S.E.

All presenters are police officers and specialists in their fields. Students are encouraged to ask tough questions and dispel rumors they may have heard over the years. An officer will be available by 6:30 p.m. each session to answer questions and discuss current events involving law enforcement.

To register and for more information, go to www.kentWA.gov/CommunityPoliceAcademy; email ppetersen@kentWA.gov. or call 253-856-5877.

A local police records check will be done on each applicant before acceptance. Applicants must be 18 or older.


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