CITIZEN JOURNALISM:
Volunteers needed
The deadline for applications for volunteers for the Gaithersburg Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy is fast approaching. Volunteers must apply by Thursday.
Weekly sessions will be held at the Robertson Park Youth Center, 801 Rabbitt Road, every Thursday from 7 to 9:30 p.m., Sept. 10 through Nov. 5. Class size is limited to 16 residents, who must be at least 16 years of age.
The Citizens Police Academy educates participants about law enforcement techniques and practices, traffic collision investigation, patrol operations, drug enforcement, crime prevention, community policing and other topics, according to the police department’s notice. There also will be practical demonstrations outside the classroom.
For more information, contact community services officer Dan Lane at 301/258-6400 or e-mail policeCSO@gaithers burgmd.gov.
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