Law enforcement class open to residents

North Idaho residents interested in learning more about local law enforcement now have the chance to attend a multi-agency Citizens Academy this spring.

The free classes are being offered by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department, Coeur d’Alene Police Department and Post Falls Police Department. Students will learn about how the different agencies operate and will be given a background in traffic, patrol and canine duties as well as what local police are doing to combat identity theft and sex crimes.

The eight-week program begins on March 5 with weekly classes from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, with two Saturday classes.

The academy is limited to 40 people and applications are due on Feb. 15.

Applications are available at the police agencies’ offices and at www.kcsheriff.com, www.postfallspolice.com and www.cdapolice.org.