The Ridgefield Police Department is now accepting applications for the next Citizens Police Academy.  The series of classes is meant to connect the community and police, educating  participants about various aspects of police work.  The Academy will begin March 15th.  Classes will meet for 8 weeks, every Tuesday, from 6pm to 9pm at police headquarters.  Ridgefield Police officials say participants will gain insight into how the police department works and provides services to the community.  Some of the content that will be covered is Crime Scene Investigation, K9 Unit, Firearms, TASER, Speed Enforcement, D.U.I. Enforcement, Search and Seizure, Identity Theft, Patrol Procedures and Department History.  Applicants must be a minimum of eighteen years old and should live or work in Ridgefield. The last day to register is March 7th.