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The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office plans to hold a Citizens' Academy from July 1, 2025, to July 29, 2025. Sessions will take place every Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Sheriff's Safety Town, located at 8910 Jewella Avenue.

Participants must meet the following requirements: be 18 years of age or older, be a U.S. citizen, possess a valid state driver's license or state ID, have no felony convictions, and pass a background check. Additionally, participants must provide their own transportation to various locations, including the Caddo Correction Center, the CID Building, the Caddo Courthouse, and the Caddo Regional Training Academy.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Citizen Academy covers a range of law enforcement topics designed to provide participants with firsthand insight into the department's operations. Sessions will include:

- **Community Relations & Safety Town**: Understanding how deputies engage with the community and schools.

- **Patrol Operations & Specialized Units**: Learning about daily patrol duties and specialized teams, such as K-9 and SWAT.

- **Criminal Investigations & Crime Scene Procedures**: Exploring how detectives conduct investigations and process forensic evidence.

- **Caddo Correction Center Operations**: An inside look at the daily operations of the correctional facility.

- **Firearm Safety & Training**: Hands-on instruction on firearm safety and law enforcement training techniques.

To register for the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Citizen Academy, please get in touch with Deputy Vernita Williams at 318-681-0869 or email her at vernita.williams@caddosheriff.org.

For questions regarding this press release, please contact Breck Scott