7th annual Citizens Police Academy begins next month

ROCHESTER - The Rochester Police Department will be holding its seventh annual Citizen's Police Academy starting in March.

Citizens who participate in this program will be exposed to the many facets of the police department through presentations by department employees, hands-on training and ride-a-longs with police officers. Here's your chance to learn and become exposed to what your police department "really does."

The Citizen's Academy class will meet weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for 11 weeks starting on March 13 and concluding on May 22.

All participants must be 18 years of age or older at the commencement of the academy, or 15 years of age or older if accompanied by a parent or guardian. The class is limited to 20 participants and will be conducted on a first come, first served basis, with preference being given to Rochester residents. Applications and Release of Information Authorization forms are available @ www.rochesterpd.org.

Applications can either be mailed or dropped off at the Rochester Police Department. A signature is required on each application. Participants must pass a brief background check to include a criminal record check. The deadline for applications is Thursday February 22, 2018.

If you have questions, please contact Captain Todd Pinkham at 330-7119 or e-mail at todd.pinkham@rochesternh.net