Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - The North Las Vegas Police Department invites anyone who lives or works in the community to a behind-the-scenes look at how their police department operates during the Citizens Academy that runs from Aug. 28-Nov. 6.
The 10-week academy will be held on consecutive Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. at the newly opened North Central Area Command, located at 1090 W. Deer Springs Way (just west of Revere).
Each week the class will have demonstrations from different North Las Vegas Police Department divisions, including SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics), K9, Narcotics, Traffic, Criminal Justice, Communications (Dispatch Center) and Patrol. Participants will also be able to ride along in a patrol car for one shift to see firsthand what officers experience every day and what they are trained to do under a variety of circumstances.
Applicants must live or work in the city of North Las Vegas, be at least 18 years old and have no felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor convictions. All applicants must complete a background screening. Appropriate attire is business casual. No weapons, jeans, shorts, t-shirts or open-toed shoes are permitted.
To apply for the North Las Vegas Police Citizens Academy, call 702-633-1818 or fill out an online application at cityofnorthlasvegas.com.