THE RAPIDES PARISH SHERIFF'S CITIZENS' ACADEMY

The first ever Citizens' Academy began Tuesday, May 19th, 2009. The academy was started as a way to further educate the public about the Sheriff's Office and the different roles each department plays in making the community a safer place. The academy is held each Tuesday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for a duration of 7 weeks. Each week representatives from each of the different divisions speak and answer questions about their particular role within the Sheriff's Office. This unique opportunity is being offered to the public free of charge, but spaces are limited to the first (30) qualified applicants. If you are not selected the first time we will keep your application on file and call you the next time we have an academy.

The first Tuesday is hosted by the Executive Division which includes Sheriff Wagner, Chief Guillory and Lieutenant Gary Billingsley. The other Divisions to be covered over the duration of the academy include: Investigations, Enforcement, Administrative, Corrections and Support Services.

Attendees will get a K 9 demonstration as well as a special tour inside a patrol car & our Special Operations vehicles. At the end of the academy, those interested will get to ride along with a deputy to get insight on the front line of protecting the streets of Rapides Parish. The academy ends with a graduation and cookout for all attendees.

Click to see the Schedule of Classes for the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Citizens' Academy.

 

Our 4th Session of the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Citizens' Academy starts on March 2nd.

 

Session 1 graduated on June 27, 2009 with 24 graduates. Congratulations to all participants! Click here to view Session 1's photos.

 

Session 2 graduated on August 22, 2009 with 30 graduates. Congratulations to all participants! Click here to view Session 2's photos.

 

Session 3 graduated on November 3, 2009 with 23 graduates. Congratulations to all participants! Click here to view Session 3's photos.


For more information, please contact Patsy Netherland at (318) 442- 9229.


Applications can be obtained from RPSO Main Office, any Substation, or by clicking Application.





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