The El Cajon Police Department Citizens’ Academy offers the community the opportunity to see how the department operates as an agency, receiving hands on training with the SWAT team, K-9 handlers and de-escalation training, crime scene processing, a four-hour ride along with patrol officers and more. The next session will be held on Wednesday evenings July 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 5-9pm and on Saturday July 9th from 7am-5pm. There are 30 spaces available and another academy set to begin in October. CIO/Volunteer Coordinator Amanda Stills discusses who is invited to participate and what to expect.
