York police plan first Citizens Academy

The York Police Department is accepting applications for its first Citizens Academy.

The academy will be seven sessions offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, April 13 to June 1. It will end with a formal graduation on June 8.

The academy will introduce participants to the functions of the department. It will feature instruction by staff from different divisions.

The goals are to provide an overview of the department, to create partnerships with residentsand give the department the ability to better serve residents through the open exchange of information.

The academy is free and is open to adults 18 and older. Applications are available from the department and can be sent by emailing Lt. Gary Messer at gmesser@yorkcitysc.com.

Applications will be accepted through March 31. For details, contact Messer or Capt. Brian Trail at btrail@yorkcitysc.com.

This story was originally published March 10, 2015 at 3:24 PM with the headline "York police plan first Citizens Academy."