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Cd’A PD offers ‘citizen’s police academy’

KAYE THORNBRUGH | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years, 5 months AGO
by KAYE THORNBRUGH
Kaye Thornbrugh is a second-generation Kootenai County resident who has been with the Coeur d’Alene Press for six years. She primarily covers Kootenai County’s government, as well as law enforcement, the legal system and North Idaho College. | March 25, 2022 1:00 AM

COEUR d’ALENE — The Coeur d’Alene Police Department will offer a free “citizen’s police academy” this spring.

The four-week program will give citizens an understanding of the Coeur d’Alene Police Department and provide opportunities for discussion with agency leaders, patrol officers and detectives.

Topics include crime trends in Coeur d’Alene, use of force, SWAT operations, K-9 and investigative processes.

Participants will meet from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays between May 25 and June 15.

Only 20 spots are available. Applicants must be 18 or older.

Applications are available at the Coeur d’Alene Police Department, 3818 Schrieber Way.

The deadline to submit applications is May 16.

Info: Sgt. Jared Reneau: 208-769.2320

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