The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will host a Citizen’s Police Academy beginning March 9.

The program will run for 11 consecutive Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and there will be two Saturday sessions of practical instruction.

Hands-on activities will include exercises using a firearms training simulator and training in citizen emergency response techniques.

Classes will be at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division.

Anyone interested in participating may contact Deputy 1st Class Jim Holsinger or Deputy 1st Class Dan Watson at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 240-313-2194 or 240-313-2195.

Applications also may be obtained online at www.washcosheriff.com.