Have you ever wanted to know what it is like to work in law enforcement? Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 Joint Citizen Academy hosted by St. Joseph Police Department and Buchanan County Sheriff's Department. Participants will see the different skills, tools, and equipment officers and deputies use to help keep their community safe. The Citizen’s Academy is free and a great way to get a better understanding of how your local law enforcement community. The academy will start on April 2, 2024, and will run nine consecutive Tuesday nights from 6-9:30pm. If interested, please reply to pdzeamer@stjosephmo.gov and an application will be sent to you to complete. Additionally. applications can be picked up in the SJPD or Buchanan County Sheriff's lobbies.