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TWENTY-THREE MOBILIANS SET TO GRADUATE FROM CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY

Apr 20th, 2009

For more information, contact:

Dana Godwin,

Public Relations Coordinator

251.208.1918

dana.godwin@cityofmobile.org

After 11 weeks on the police beat, 23 members of the Citizens' Police Academy will graduate from the Mobile Police Department's Citizen's Police Academy, taking away a certificate of achievement and a new perspective on police work.

The graduation is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 in the auditorium at Mobile Gas, 2828 Dauphin St.

The graduates came to the program with a variety of life experiences. Ranging in age from 21 to 72, the participants' backgrounds are diverse as well. The class consists of two students, a writer, lawyer, engineer, court clerk, and retired seaman to name a few.

The class covered all aspects of policing including gun safety, narcotics, target shooting, and an officer ride-along. Additionally, the students visited Metro Jail and the 911 Communications Center.

Those interested in applying for the next Citizen's Academy are asked to call the Training Academy at 208-2732.