Bowie Citizens' Police Academy Starts March 1

BOWIE, MD — Curious about how police are trained? Then apply for a spot in the Bowie Police Department’s second Citizens’ Police Academy beginning March 1.

The ten-week training session is a way to open up the lines of communication between the Police Department and the community it serves, the city says in a news release.

Participants will learn from police officers and other members of the criminal justice system through interactive classes and facilitated discussion.

Topics to be covered will include: internal investigations, tactical training technique, judgment enhanced training, citizen/police interaction and media relations.

The sessions meet at the Bowie Police Department once a week on Tuesday evenings from 6 to9 p.m., March 1 through May 3.

To apply, visit www.cityofbowie.org/police. Participants must be Bowie residents and 18 years of age or older.

For more information, email [email protected].