Residents of the Capitol Complex Improvement District can now apply to participate in the 2026 Spring Citizens Police Academy, according to a news release from Capitol Police.
The program runs from April 20 to April 28 and offers participants an inside look at various police operations. Activities include driver simulation training, a K-9 demonstration, forensic crime scene investigations, and ride-alongs with officers, the release said.
The deadline to apply is April 15. Space is limited, and interested residents are encouraged to apply online at dps.ms.gov under the Capitol Police tab, the agency said.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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