The Kearney Police Department is now taking applications for its 22nd Citizen Police Academy.
Participants will learn throughout the 9 sessions current trends in law enforcement, have an opportunity to tour the Buffalo County Jail, have K9 and Drone presentations and more. There will also be hands-on activities with the opportunity to investigate mock crime scenes, interview witnesses & suspects, make mock traffic stops, and make use of force decisions in dynamic scenarios.
Sessions will begin Tuesday, March 28th and run weekly each Tuesday until May 23rd. Sessions will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Applicants must have no felony convictions, no convictions for crimes of violence or domestic violence, and no DUI or drug convictions in the past four years. Those interested must be at least 18 years old.
A background will be conducted on all applicants and applicants will be notified if accepted into the Academy.
Applications are available at the front desk of the Kearney/Buffalo County Law Enforcement Center, or on the city website. Applications are due February 17th to the Kearney Police Department.
For further information, please contact Lt.Jason Koetters at (308) 233-5244or email jkoetters@kearneygov.org