GVPD Citizens Police Academy Begins January 8th

The Grain Valley Police Department is offering citizens a unique opportunity to get a first hand look at the daily operations of the department.

The Citizens Police Academy guides participants through a number of topics, including K9, swat/tactical and bomb squad operations, accident investigations, and firearms safety and training.

“This is a great opportunity to ask questions of law enforcement and other entities which work with law enforcement,” Sergeant Curtis VanderLinden said.

Citizens 21 years of age and older who pass a background check are eligible to participate. The program begins January 8th and continues each Tuesday from 6:00pm—9:00pm until March 5th. The majority of classes will be held at the Grain Valley Community Center.

Applications for the Citizens Police Academy are available at the police department and online at www.cityofgrainvalley.org.

The academy will be limited to 25 participants. One does not need to be a resident to attend, but preference will be given to residents of Grain Valley if the class is full. Applications are due by December 30, 2018.

For further information, call 816-847-6250 or email cvanderlinden@grainvalleypolice.org.