***PRESS RELEASE***

THE FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL BE CONDUCTING THEIR 11^TH CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY MARCH 9 – MAY 15, 2004.

This is a ten week program, free of charge, held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 9:30pm. This course is designed to give citizens a better understanding of how the Frederick Police Department functions and the challenges officers face when they put on the uniform.

During the class, students receive instruction in many aspects of police work such as uniformed patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, search and seizure and tactical communication. The course is highly interactive with many hands-on exercises. Participants in the program will also ride-along for a shift with a patrol officer during the course to complement the classroom instruction.

The program is open to any resident of the City of Frederick or persons with business interests in the city over 18 years of age and no serious criminal convictions. Please contact Sergeant Andrew Dewese at 301-624-1202 for an application or further details.