The Fishers Police Department is gearing-up for its 34th Citizens Academy, allowing local residents an opportunity to experience “police-style” training.  The academy holds its sessions for 12 consecutive Wednesday evenings, beginning March 7th.

Each session starts at 6:30pm and goes until 9:30pm.  The program includes:

Crime Prevention/Neighborhood Watch

Bicycle Patrol

Criminal Law

Police Canine

Traffic Stops

Weapons Familiarization

Self Defense

Criminal Investigations

Evidence Collection

and

Narcotics.

The instructors will be police officers from the Fishers Police Department. Participants in the Citizen’s Academy are eligible complete a ride along
with an on- duty Fishers Police Officer.  Participants will have both classroom and hands-on experience.

This program is open to anyone living in the Hamilton Southeastern School District, or anyone employed by HSE Schools.  The minimum age is 16.

You can apply at the Fishers Police Department Web page at this link 

You can also apply in person by just showing up at police headquarters.

If you have questions, contact Officer Rob Thompson at this e-mail address – thompsonr@fishers.in.us – or call Officer Thompson at (317) 595-3300.