Time is running out to apply for an 11-week course that gives citizens an inside look at law enforcement.
“I’d like to have 25 people sign up for the Citizens Academy, that’s my goal,” said Salina Police Sergeant Brent Rupert.
“We’re taking applications up to this Friday and then starting August 16th.”
Rupert joined in on the KSAL Morning News with a look at the classes which are a joint effort between the Salina Police Department and Saline County Sheriff’s Office.
According to Sgt Rupert, participants will have a chance to get a behind the scenes look at multiple facets of police work that include; a K-9 Demonstration, D.U.I Recognition, Dispatch, SWAT Demonstration, Crime Scene Exercise, Use of Force and Judgement Simulator plus Ride Along Opportunities.
Classes meet Tuesday evenings and the course runs from August 16, through October 25.
Questions can be directed to to Sgt. Brent Rupert at SPD by calling 785-826-7210 or by calling Lt. Sean Kochanowski at the Saline County Sheriff’s Office at 785-826-6500.
| SALINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE / SALINA POLICE DEPARTMENT | ||||||
| CITIZEN ACADEMY (TENATIVE SCHEDULE) – 21st SESSION | ||||||
| TUESDAYS | ||||||
| Week | Date | Start Time | End Time | Class | Presenter | Location |
| 1 | August 16, 2016 | 6:30 PM | 6:50 PM | Welcome, Introduction, Purpose | Sgt Brent Rupert Lt Sean Kochanowski, Sheriff & Chief Nelson | Saline County Sheriff’s Training Room 251 N. 10th |
| 7:10 PM | 10:00 PM | Tours: Salina Police Department, Saline Co. Sheriff’s Office, Jail, Photo ID’s | ||||
| 2 | August 23, 2016 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | K-9 Demonstration | Deputy Craig Norris Off Tonniges & Londono Sgt Miller | Saline County Sheriff’s Training Room 251 N. 10th |
| 8:30 PM | 10:00 PM | Dispatch | Dispatcher Amber Anderson | Saline County Sheriff’s Training Room 251 N. 10th | ||
| 3 | August 30, 2016 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Accident Investigation | MPO Repp & Ofc Jacobs | Saline County Sheriff’s Training Room 251 N. 10th |
| 8:30 PM | 10:00 PM | D.U.I. Recognition | Dep Heinrich & Ofc Jacobs | Saline County Sheriff’s Training Room 251 N. 10th | ||
| 4 | September 6, 2016 | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Use of Force & Judgement Simulator 1/2 class (Ride Along Week) | Lt. Hughes & Dep Hayes | Crisis City – Meet at Sheriff’s Office |
| 5 | September 13, 2016 | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Weapons Display (Ride Along Week) | Capt. Roger Soldan Capt. Chris Trocheck Sgt. Hanus | Police Dept. Firing Range 1960 W. Old Hwy 40 (Old Animal Shelter) |
| 6 | September 20, 2016 | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Use of Force & Judgement Simulator 1/2 class (Ride Along Week) | Lt. Hughes & Dep Hayes | Crisis City – Meet at Sheriff’s Office |
| 7 | September 27, 2016 | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Street Drug Recognition / Meth Labs Internet Safety / Computer Crimes (Ride Along Week) | Lt. Bill Cox Ofc Matt Halton | Emergency Management located in the basement of the Salina Police Department |
| 8 | October 4, 2016 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Role of District Court in Criminal Justice System | Todd Heitschmidt | City/County Bldg. 300 W. Ash |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Role of Prosecutor | Ellen Mitchell | City/County Bldg. 300 W. Ash | ||
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Municipal Court | Christina Trocheck | City/County Bldg. 300 W. Ash | ||
| 9 | October 11, 2016 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | SWAT Demonstration | Capt. Chris Trocheck Sgt. Gary Hanus Ofc Scott Hogeland | Saline County Sheriff’s Training Room 251 N. 10th |
| 8:30 PM | 10:00 PM | Jail Sort Team Demo | Cpl William Hill | Saline County Sheriff’s Training Room 251 N. 10th | ||
| 10 | October 18, 2016 | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Crime Scene Exercise | Lt. Scott Anderson Jessica Patterson | Saline County Sheriff’s Training Room 251 N. 10th |
| 11 | October 25, 2016 | 7:00 PM | ? | Graduation | Sheriff Glen Kochanowski Chief Brad Nelson | Saline County Sheriff’s Training Room 251 N. 10th |
