Due to COVID-19, there are no Citizen Academies currently planned. Please check back in the future.
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is pleased to offer residents with greater insight into law enforcement operations through a Citizen Academy. The course generally takes place over a one month period, with classes generally offered on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6 pm until 8 pm. Classes include such topics as:
- Patrol Procedures
- Major Crime Investigations
- Sex Offender Program
- Marine Patrol
- Corrections Operations, and more
There will also be tours of the Sheriff's Office and the Corrections facility. Applications can be downloaded from this page, or picked up at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Space is limited.