The Ridgefield Police Department is taking applications for their Citizen Police Academy. 

The educational seminars are aimed at giving residents insight into how the police department works.  Crime Scene Investigation, Firearms, TASER, Speed Enforcement, D.U.I. Enforcement, Search and Seizure and Department History are some of the aspects of police work that will be taught at the Ridgefield Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy. 

The Academy will begin March 28 and meet every Tuesday from 6 pm to 9 pm, for 8 weeks. Classes will be held at police headquarters located on East Ridge Rd. 

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and should live or work in Ridgefield. Applications can be found on the town’s website at www.ridgefieldct.org.