Citizens Academy

Got this in the Mayor inbox. Never done it before, but it sounds interesting. Give them a call if you would like to give it a try.

The Story County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for our 20th Citizen’s Academy. The citizen’s academy will be held on Wednesday nights from 6:30p-9:30p beginning March 16th and concluding on May 18th. There is no cost to attend and there will be a meal provided at 6 p.m. prior to each Wednesday night session.

The Story County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy provides the participant an opportunity to explore the sheriff’s office with a different topic nightly. Our desire is to provide an overview of each division and specialty. In addition to classroom instruction, participants will receive hands-on instruction with patrol vehicles and handguns and a tour of the Story County Jail.

The Wednesday night sessions are instructed by the men and women of the Story County Sheriff’s Office and the meals provided by the Story County Jail. Through this close interaction with sheriff’s office staff, we hope to provide the citizens of Story County an accurate description of our duties and responsibilities while at the same time creating pathways of understanding, common ground, and new partnerships as we promote public safety and customer service.

Class size is limited to 18 and seats are filling up quickly. Applications can be dropped off at the Story County Sheriff’s Office (1315 South B Ave, Nevada), faxed to 515-382-7479 or sent by mail to:

Sgt. Jennifer K. Holmes
Story County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 265
Nevada, Iowa 50201

There is no cost to attend but you must be 18 to attend (unless attending with a parent and have prior approval). If you, or someone you know, would like to attend, please consider joining us, it is a great way to learn more about the Story County Sheriff’s Office.