The Dakota County Sheriff's Office has announced it will be hosting their annual Citizen Academy, which will run six consecutive Wednesdays starting on April 1st and concluding on May 6th. The six sessions will run from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on each of those Wednesdays.
The Dakota County Sheriff's Office Citizen Academy is an educational and informative program that allows citizens an inside look at the many aspects of the profession, while strengthening relationships with community members. The program will provide insight into the philosophy and operations of the Dakota County Sheriff's Office, while offering a safe, fun, and interactive environment from which to gain perspective of the many challenges law enforcement faces.
Some of the topics that will be covered during the six weeks include; the history of the Sheriff's Office, use of force, traffic stops, SWAT Team, canine demonstration, drone demonstration, crime scene processing, internet crime, homicide case study, and a tour of the Dakota County Jail.
If you are interested in attending the Dakota County Sheriff's Office Citizen Academy, the application can be downloaded at the following link:
https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Government/Sheriff/Documents/CitizenAcademyApplication.pdf
All applicants will be subject to a background investigation prior to being accepted into the program. Applications will be accepted via email through March 11th, 2020, until 4 p.m.
If you would like more information, please contact Captain Dan Bianconi at daniel.bianconi@co.dakota.mn.us.