Applications are now being accepted for the Yakima Police Department Citizens Academy.\u00a0 The academy will take place each Tuesday night for 10 weeks, starting April 8, 2014.<\/p>\n
This academy is free and enrollment will be on a first come basis, limited to 30 attendees.<\/p>\n
Academy attendees must be 18 years old and pass a background check.\u00a0 Classes are held at the Yakima Police Department Special Operations Building located at 207 S. 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0Street.\u00a0 Classes during this session will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\u00a0 An optional Saturday class at a shooting range is also part of the academy.<\/p>\n The academy will cover a wide range of law enforcement activities including gang enforcement, traffic enforcement, YPD K-9 program, firearms, forensics, criminal investigations, YPD SWAT team and operational structure of the YPD.<\/p>\n Applications are available at the Yakima Police Department or by contacting Community Services at (509) 575-6197.\u00a0 Applications should be submitted by Monday, March 31, 2014.<\/b><\/p>\n There will be Spanish-only session offered in the fall of 2014. \u00a0If you are interested in this fall session, email us at ypdcs@yakimawa.gov<\/a> or call us at (509) 575-6197.<\/p>\n SAFE Yakima is providing financial assistance for this event.<\/p>\n Any questions please call (509) 575-6197 or email ypdcs@yakimawa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n – end –<\/p>\n