Sheriff’s Office announces next Citizen’s Police Academies

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be holding its next Citizen’s Police Academies starting in April and we are looking for people who are interested in learning more about law enforcement and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Classes will begin the week of April 21 and will continue through graduation the week of May 28. There will be three separate academies held during that time — one each in the Lower, Middle and Upper Keys.

Attendees will be asked to commit to spending one night a week between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. They will also be asked to participate in at least one ride-along with a deputy during the academy period. All participants will be asked to attend the last session at the Sheriff’s Office hanger at the Marathon airport. Otherwise classes will be held in the individual district holding the academy.

  • In the Upper Keys, classes will meet Tuesdays at the Roth Building in Tavernier.
  • In the Middle Keys, classes will meet Wednesdays at the Sheriff’s Office Aviation Hanger in Marathon.
  • In the Lower Keys, classes will meet Thursdays on Stock Island.

“If you have always wanted to know more about local law enforcement this is a terrific opportunity,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “We also believe in making this learning environment fun. We’ve held academies like this for the past several years and everyone who has attended really enjoyed themselves. We don’t just stand in a classroom and lecture; you will have the opportunity to have a hands-on law enforcement experience if you attend one of these academies.”

Classes will include:

  • An orientation and introduction to patrol procedures
  • A tour of one of the jail facilities
  • Introduction to weapons: Simunitions™ and Taser™
  • Traffic/Felony stops
  • Crime Scene Investigations, including a hands on mock crime scene
  • Building searches
  • Introduction to specialty units: SWAT, Bomb, Dive, Major Crimes and Special Investigations
  • Aviation Unit/Trauma Star air ambulance

Space is limited, so anyone who is interested should contact the captain in the area where they wish to attend.

Note: One ride-along with a Deputy is recommended any time during the Academy.

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