NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is accepting applications for its Citizens’ Trooper Academy.
Classes start Sept. 15 and will be held at the Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s training center in Nashville.
The academy runs 10 weeks and is designed to give citizens a better understanding and awareness of the patrol and the department.
Participants at least 21 years old receive hands-on instruction and training from state troopers and other department personnel. Topics covered include investigations, special operations and homeland security.
Applications are available at http://tn.gov/safety or may be requested by sending an email to email.safety@tn.gov.
The deadline to register is Aug. 17. Applications must be returned by that date for processing.
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