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Sheriff's Office Needs Students For Citizens' Academy
Release Date: July 20, 2006
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for those who would like to be part of the “Citizens’ Academy.” Class #7 will begin September 12 and continue through November 14, 2006.
The ten-week course will be held on Tuesday evenings. Some of the demonstrations will be held Saturdays. “Students will see demonstrations, participate in group discussions, and attend presentations by officers and staff members from the various divisions,” said Sheriff Mark H. Luttrell, Jr.
Department presentations include:
Dispatch Communications |
Metro D.U.I. |
Records and Identification |
Civil Division - Courts |
Gang Unit |
Fugitive |
Homeland Security |
Courtroom Security |
Patrol |
Patrol Support Services |
Crime Report Center |
Firing Range |
Crime Analysis |
Jail Operations |
Bomb Squad |
Dog Squad |
Narcotics |
Pistol Range |
Training Academy |
Bureau of Professional Standards |
Emergency Services |
Traffic |
Public Affairs |
S.W.A.T. |
Detectives |
Crime Prevention |
Reserve Deputies |
Budget/Finance |
Special Services Crime Watch Squad |
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Students must be 21 years old, live or work in Shelby County and pass a criminal background check.
Online Applications may be submitted via our Citizens Academy web page.
Applications may also be picked up at the Sheriff’s Training Academy at 993 Dovecrest Road or be received in the mail by calling (901) 387-5750.
Steve Shular
Public Information Officer
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
201 Poplar Ave - Suite 902
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-545-5532
FAX (901) 545-3310
Email: shulars@shelby-sheriff.org