The Roswell Police Department is now accepting applications for their next Citizen Police Academy to begin September 7, 2010. Applications are available at the front desk of the Roswell Police Department Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. or online at www.roswellgov.com/policeacademyapplication.

Applicants must be 21 years or older, pass a background check and be a Roswell resident, business owner or City of Roswell employee. Class will run each Tuesday for nine weeks from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Classes will be held at the Roswell Law Enforcement Center.

Academy participants will learn operational aspects to the Roswell Police Department. Participants will receive first-hand knowledge of police operations through classroom lectures, ride alongs with officers and observing the Communications Center and Detention Center operations. Participants will receive a binder with department information, as well as additional handouts throughout the course.

To recognize the completion of the Citizen’s Academy, participants will take part in a graduation ceremony and reception on November 4 where they will receive a diploma.

For additional information, contact Lawanda Kornegay at 770-640-4455.