COURT HOUSE – Cape May County Freeholder Leonard C. Desiderio and Chief Thomas DePaul, President of the Cape May County Chiefs of Police Association announced that the Cape May County Public Safety Training Center will be holding a Citizens Police Academy starting Feb. 27, 2012. The Academy will take place on Mondays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. through April 23, 2012.

All citizens are invited to sign-up for the Academy, which will provide an overview of the law enforcement function.

“Citizens will have a chance to see how police are trained and how they respond to various situations," Freeholder Desiderio said. "This is a hands-on academy that gives citizens an opportunity to participate in police operations in simulated situations.”

Topics include Crime Scene Investigation, Crimes Against Children, Traffic Related Activities, Use of Force, CPR and AED certifications, SWAT Team Demonstrations and Internal Affairs.

Refreshments will be provided during the evening. To register, please call the Cape May County Police Academy at 465-1134 or through e-mail to smorgan@co.cape-may.nj.us