The Pennsylvania State Police in Hershey are now accepting applications for its 2009 Citizens Police Academy. The program will begin on Tuesday, September 8, from 6 PM to 8 PM. The class will be held every Tuesday for 7 weeks ending October 20.

Among the topics to be presented are: History and Structure of the Pennsylvania State Police, Traffic Law and Crash Investigation, Use of Drug Dogs, Special Emergency Response Team, Role of the Patrol Trooper, Criminal Investigations, Forensics, Aviation, Mounted Police Unit, and Use of Force.

Interested Pennsylvania residents (18 and older) may apply for the class by completing an application form. You may download a form here.

Applications may be submitted at the Academy or mailed to: Tpr. Michael Markey, 175 East Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033.

Completed forms must be returned to the Pennsylvania State Police Academy no later than August 23, 2009.  Class size will be limited.