HINESVILLE, Ga. (August 4, 2021) – If you were unable to attend the spring session of the Hinesville Police Department’s Citizens’ Police Academy, then now’s your chance. Learn everything you wanted to know about your local police department by signing up to participate in the fall 2021 session, which begins on Wednesday, Aug. 25. The Hinesville Police Department (HPD) is currently accepting applications for its Citizens’ Police Academy, which is a ten-week program that offers a unique vantage point into the inner workings of Hinesville’s police force. The Citizens’ Police Academy, which is offered annually in the fall and spring, is open to residents living in the city limits of Hinesville.
It’s free to all participants. If you’re interested in participating, contact Cpl. Bryan Wolfe at 912-368-1305 or bwolfe@cityofhinesville.org.
You can also register online at https://bit.ly/3jnZNWc.
The Citizens’ Police Academy features different learning experiences in and out of the classroom, along with hands-on demonstrations. This year’s course will feature a visit to the 911 Emergency Communications Center and a four-hour ride-along with an experienced Hinesville police officer. Some of the topics covered in the ten-week course, include:
Georgia Law, Criminal Law and Investigations
Patrol Operations, Traffic Laws and Accident Investigations
Response to Resistance
Narcotic Investigations and much more Sessions will take place every Wednesday night from 6-8 p.m.
The first session will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 25, and the last session will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 27. All sessions will take place at the Hinesville Police Department, located at 123 E. M. L. King, Jr. Drive, unless otherwise communicated. Attendance is not mandatory for all sessions, but highly recommended. Participants must attend eight out of the ten sessions to graduate from the program. The Citizens’ Police Academy is free to participants. Each session will follow current CDC safety guidelines. To learn more about HPD, visit cityofhinesville.org or follow Facebook.com/HinesvillePD.