City now taking applications for Citizens Police Academy

Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - The city of Las Vegas is offering a Citizens Police Academy, and those interested can now fill out an application to take part.

The academy will be held each Wednesday between 6p and 6pm from August 28 ^th through Nov. 13 ^th .

The Academy is free, and is provided by the city’s Department of Public Safety.

The Citizen’s Police Academy is designed to increase knowledge about law enforcement in the community. Topics will include patrol operations, arrests, search and seizure, bike patrol, motorcycle patrol, case law, use of force and more.

Applicants must live or work in the city of Las Vegas, be at least 18 years old, and have no felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor convictions. Sign up online or visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov/DPS for more details.

The city’s Department of Public Safety provides the public with law enforcement services at city parks and facilities through the deputy city marshals, operates the city’s detention center and provides animal protection services in the city of Las Vegas. Those with questions or interest in applying for the Citizens Advisory Board should contact Luz Vargas at 702.229.5295 or email lvargas@LasVegasNevada.gov .