WCSO taking applications for annual Citizen Academy

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Wichita County Sherriff’s Office will accept applications for the annual CItizen Academy until Sept. 4. The classes begin Sept. 7 and meet every Thursday night for 14 weeks.

According to the WCSO website, the academy is a 42-hour citizen training course designed to increase public awareness and understanding of the Sherriff’s office.

The academy is free to attend and will feature classroom and hands-on learning about law enforcement, the Arson Division, K-9 Unit, and more.

Those interested can get an application from the Sherriff’s Office, located at 2815 Central Fwy East. For more information, call Deputy Melvin Joyner at 940-766-8170.