Press Release

January 25, 2007

South County Citizen’s Police Academy

Seaside Police Department has joined up with Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office, Gearhart Police Department, and Cannon Beach Police Department to start a South County Citizen’s Police Academy. Classes will be held every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. The classes will start April 10, 2007 and end June 11, 2007. This academy is open to community members who have an interest in Law Enforcement and want to learn more about their Police agencies in the South end of the County.

Our goal is to educate citizens about the different aspects of Law Enforcement and strengthen our community ties. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about each department, tour the facilities, learn about crime scenes, criminal investigations, learn about the Taser, shoot different weapons, tour the jail and participate in confrontational simulations that Officers deal with.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older. All applicants are subject to a criminal background investigation. Applications are due by March 23, 2007.

To request an application, or for additional information, please contact Sergeant Jason Schermerhorn at (503) 738-6311 or email: jschermerhorn@cityofseaside.us