Advanced Citizen Academy Program

Mission

The Public Safety Support Citizen Academy offers former graduates of police and fire academies the opportunity to continue their learning and practical experience by participating in an enhanced Public Safety Support Citizen Academy. Graduates of the Public Safety Support Citizen Academy will be called upon to provide support during times of emergencies or natural disasters as well as volunteer during special and routine events.

Training

Extensive eight week training curriculum including units on:

• Disaster preparedness
• Terrorism prevention and awareness
• CBRNE indicators
• First aid
• CPR
• Traffic control
• Interoperable communications
• Fire safety
• Light search and rescue operations

Eligibility Requirements

• Ages: 18 and older
• Must be a Central Ohio resident with reliable transportation

Prerequisites

• Completion of ICS courses 100b, 200b, and 700a - available on-line at training.fema.gov/IS/
• Completion of a satisfactory background check

Training Classes

March 16, 2013 - June 1, 2013 on Saturdays from 9:00AM to 1:00PM
(Class will not be held March 30th or May 25th)

• CPR and First Aid training will be offered

Location

Sharon Township Police Department
95 E. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, Ohio 43085

Deadline

Applications will be accepted throughout the year for future training classes.

Applications

If you would like to apply, please download and fill out the application and e-mail it to either Sergeant Charley Brown, or Corporal Samuel Byrd (contact information is listed below).

Advanced Citizen Academy Program Application

Contact

Sergeant Charley Brown
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
614-525-6317
clbrown@franklincountyohio.gov

Corporal Samuel Byrd
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
614-525-4507
sdbyrd@franklincountyohio.gov