El Dorado County Sheriff's Office offers academy for citizens

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office has announced classes for its 2013 Citizen's Academy. Residents of the county can learn about the law enforcement agency and its many functions, said Sheriff John D’Agostini.

Classes run one night each week, (typically Tuesdays) from 6 to 9 p.m.. The next academy is scheduled to begin March 19 and will end June 25, 2013 The academy classes are held at the Sheriff’s Placerville OES training facility. The Citizen’s Academy is offered on a first come first served basis to El Dorado County residence and is free of charge.

Courses offered during the academy are presented by Sheriff’s personnel who carry out the duties outlined in the course content:

— Criminal investigations
— Crime scene investigations
— Ride along with a Deputy
— K9 program
— Gangs
— Narcotics
— Traffic stops
— Community relations
— Patrol functions
— Property crimes
— Search and Seizure
— Court decisions

By the end of the academy, citizens will have developed a better understanding of the guidelines under which an officer functions and why officers handle situations the way they do. Also discussed is the role of law enforcement and how members of the community can come together to address serious crime and social issues.
The academy is offered periodically and continues for 14 weeks.

This program has been very well received and enjoyed by all who have participated in the past. Academy applications are available on the Sheriff’s web site here

For general academy questions contact:
Sgt. Jeff Leikauf (530) 621-7400 ext.8211 email: leikaufj@edso.org
For questions regarding the application process contact: CSO Teresa Wren
(530) 621-6533 or wrent@edso.org