The South Fayette Township Police Department is launching its first-ever Citizens Police Academy.
The eight-week educational program for adults will cover a different discipline or area of police operations each week.
Some topics (subject to change) may include crime scene investigations, first aid, K9 units, active shooter response and virtual training technology.
The citizens academy will be held at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, from March 11 to April 29, 2025, in the newly built South Fayette Township Municipal Center.
Participants must be residents of South Fayette Township who are at least 21 years old.
Class size is limited to 25 people. Interested residents must complete an application and pass a background review.
Residents may apply for the academy between Nov. 4 and Feb. 10, with approved applicants notified by Feb. 14.
The enrollment fee is $25 a person and includes a T-shirt, refreshments and graduation certificate. A financial hardship waiver is available.
Participants must attend at least six of the eight classes to graduate.