New citizen's academy to begin
Course gives an insider's look at police work

The Camarillo Police Department will begin its 18th citizen's academy program from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning Tues., Feb. 26 in the community room at the Camarillo Police Station, 3701 E. Las Posas Road.

The 12week course is designed to give citizens an overview of the police department's function and operational procedures.

There will be presentations by a superior court judge, K9 officer, SWAT team members, bomb squad, narcotic officers and others. Participants will have the opportunity to meet Camarillo's station commander and get a tour of the police station.

There will be field trips to the Pre-Trial Detention Facility and juvenile hall, sheriff's dispatch and the crime lab, the Sheriff's Training Academy and heliport. Participants will also go on a ride-along with a patrol deputy.

Applications for the citizen's academy can be picked up at the Camarillo Police Station. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, live or work in the Camarillo area, have no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions within one year of applying.

For more information, call (805) 388-5130.