Largo Police Department is offering residents of Largo a chance to see police officers in the line of duty through their Citizen's Police Academy, which will start Thursday, January 26, from 6 - 9 p.m., and runs for seven weeks. Participants must be at least 18-years-old.
This is a terrific chance to experience what officers see and hear, and what they are trained to do under a variety of circumstances. Some of the topics to be covered will be:
Meet the Chief, Firearms Training, Simulator, General Investigations/ Homicide, K9 Demonstrations, Drug Awareness, Sexual Predators, Homeland Security, Domestic Violence. It provides an excellent opportunity for the citizens to interact with Department members. Join for an experience you'll never forget.
To sign up or for more information, call Largo Police Department's Community Service at 587-6740 ext. 3154 and talk to Officer Jim Escalona., or download an application from the city's website at www.largo.com .