SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Citizen's Academy this year has expanded to include Sioux Falls Police, Fire Rescue, Metro Communications and Paramedics Plus.
Officer Sam Clemens says the highly popular Academy gives participants insight into first responder's duties.
Clemens says classes are held every Thursday night from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for nine weeks. This year's Academy starts Thursday, March 9 and ends Thursday, May 11. Classes will be at the Law Enforcement Center on West Fourth Street.
Police classes include patrol procedures, K-9 operations and crime scene processing. Metro will demonstrate how they work with emergency services and how 911 operates. Fire Rescue offers an overview of their department and Paramedics Plus demonstrates how it responds to medical emergencies.
Class size is limited and you can find an application on the police website at www.siouxfalls.org/Police/Citizens Academy.
