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Continued from page 5 join the Citizens Police Academy, a nine-week course that gives participants a chance to learn more about the role of police officers and the challenges facing their community. Firearm safety, motor vehicle traffic enforcement, and DUI investigations are only a few of the topics covered by this course. Once you graduate, you become part of the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, which works with the community to raise donations and resources that allow the Snellville Police to continue giving back.

At Christmastime, you will likely run into an officer or two shopping at the local Wal-Mart with a child. This is Snellville PD’s “Shop with a Cop” program, which uses donations from the community to fund shopping trips for children in need during the holidays. Officers volunteer to shop with children who have been identified as someone who could benefit from the program, and they take kids to pick out their favorite items.

If this sounds like a group you want to be part of, there’s more good news – the Snellville Police Department is looking for officers who are passionate about working with their community to make it as safe as possible. Just head to www.snellville.org/police-department to learn more about what it means to be part of the Snellville PD.

For Chief Perry, working with excellent officers is what makes his job great. “Their group is the best group by far,” he said. “They truly have hearts of service. It’s an honor to come and work with them and FOR them every day.”

It’s easy to keep up with all the places and events you can hang out with the Snellville Police Department. Just check out their Facebook and Instagram pages to hear all the latest news, including safety tips and important community updates.

“I love the people I work with and the community I serve,” said Chief Perry. “Regardless of your rank, you’re an officer first, and you can impact people’s lives in a positive way.”

More information at https://www.facebook.com/Snellville.Police, or www.snellville.org/police-department