Sign up for Pinal County's Citizen's Academy

The Pinal County Attorney’s Office next Citizens Academy is coming soon.

The academy runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 20 at the Pinal County Attorney’s Office, 971 Jason Lopez Circle in Florence.

Spots are still available for this free event, where attendees will learn how difficult charging decisions are made, review real cases prosecuted by PCAO, tour the county jail and more.

“PCAO Citizens Academy is designed to give you a behind the scenes look at a case, from a suspect’s initial arrest and booking into Pinal County Detention Center, to their sentencing or acquittal,” according to the agency’s website. “You will be able to tour the county jail, go over details and review evidence of several cases prosecuted by PCAO and use a shooting simulator to better understand real-life scenarios facing law enforcement.”

Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer will be addressing attendees of the academy.

PCAO stated that the academies are well-attended, and spaces fill up fast. This interested must register at https://bit.ly/3zUFc3s .