The Midlothian Police Department will present its 30th Citizen’s Police Academy. The previous 29 academies have been very successful and the department hopes to improve upon the popular program.

The purpose of the Academy is to give citizens an opportunity to learn about police work in general and also gain insight into the Midlothian Police Department.

The Academy is free and will be held on Thursday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for 10 weeks starting Sept. 5 and ending Nov. 21. (There will be a break for Halloween.) The Academy is available to all citizens who live or work in Midlothian, Texas, and to those 16 years of age with parental authorization. The Academy will meet in the Midlothian Police Department at 1150 North Highway 67, Suite 300, Midlothian, Texas 76065.

During this 10-week course, officers from the department will instruct citizens in several areas including Law, Crime Prevention, Investigations, Traffic, Crime Scene, Departmental Procedures, and Lethal and Non-Lethal Firearms training and orientation. The focus of the curriculum is to provide a comprehensive, informative overview of police operations. This class is an effective and successful way to build a partnership between the community and the police department.

Anyone interested in attending the Citizen’s Police Academy may register by following the link on the Midlothian Police Department Facebook page, completing the registration form and emailing it to Officer Scott Hughes. (Each participant must complete a separate registration form.)

If you have any questions, please contact Officer Hughes for more information at Curtis.hughes@midlothian.tx.us or 972-775-7633.