Citizens' Academy Offers
Everything You Always Wanted To Know
About Police Work
Ever wonder how Crime Scene Invesitgators operate in real life. Do
you never miss an episode of CSI?
Here is an opportunity to experience the world of crime scene
investigation from the officers and detectives of the Mount Pleasant Police
Department.
During this eight week course, held one evening per week at the Mount
Pleasant Division of Public Safety, participants will learn about the Youth
Services Unit, Uniformed Traffic Investigation, Drunk Driving Law, Uniformed
Patrol Operations, Detective Bureau Investigations and the Emergency
Services Team. Participants will also participate in a mock crime scene with
experienced evidence technicians.
"The more the community knows of what we do,
the better off we all are," Public Safety Director Bill Yeagley said.
The academy also builds lasting relationships with participating residents
and public officers. "Input from these folks helps police better
understand the community and its concerns," Yeagley said. "Their
input could help assist officers in decision making." The ultimate goal
is to educate and inform as many residents as possible by offering on going
academies.
Interested persons can pick up an application at the Mt. Pleasant
Department of Public Safety, 804 E. High Street, the City Clerk's office at
City Hall, 401 N. Main Street, or online at www.mt-pleasant.org. Check back
for the next session dates to be announced Questions about the academy
can be directed to Sergeant Sarah Cuthbertson at 779-5100 ext. 6008.
