The Danville Police Department will be hosting its Citizen’s Police Academy from September 17 through October 22. Classes will be held every Tuesday night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. There will be no class on October 8. The course is free.

The purpose of the Citizen’s Academy is to provide the citizens of Danville with a better understanding of the capabilities of the Danville Police Department and to facilitate a partnership with the community.

The Danville Police Department believes the Citizen’s Academy will increase the community’s awareness and understanding of law enforcement capabilities (and limitations) thereby promoting more realistic expectations. It is also our belief that through a positive and informative medium, a strong partnership will develop between members of the community and the Police Department to make Danville a safe environment to live and work.

The curriculum will be interactive and all participants will have the opportunity to complete police related scenarios, traffic stops, defensive tactics and simunitions.

Applications can be found online through the City of Danville’s website, www.danvilleky.org. They can also be picked up at the Danville Police Department Monday through Friday during business hours.

Applications can be submitted via email at gdoan@danvilleky.gov, fax 859-936-1301, or brought back to the police department.

Questions can be directed to Assistant Chief Glenn Doan at gdoan@danvilleky.gov, or at 859-238-1224 ext. 2533.