Bristol Tennessee Citizens Police Academy Taking Applications

A Bristol Tennessee program designed to provide area residents with a behind the scenes look at the operations and services of the police department is now taking applications for its next class. The Citizens Police Academy fosters a better working relationship between the department and the public. During the course, officers from the department will instruct citizens in several areas including law, crime prevention, patrol, investigation, defensive tactics, SWAT, traffic and firearms training. Applications are on line at BristolTn.org The cost of the program is fifty dollars and classes will be held at the Slater Community Center beginning April six from seven to ten pm.