Applications are now being taken for the basic Citizens Academy class.
The class, taught by representatives from the Saline County Sheriff's Office and Salina Police Department, is scheduled for Aug. 12 to Oct. 21.
Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that applications will be accepted through July 27. Applications are available at the sheriff's office, 251 North 10th Street, or on the sheriff's office website.
According to the website, the Citizen's Academy is part of a continuing program designed to:
•Acquaint citizens with law enforcement's practices and services
•Acquaint officers with concerns and perceptions of the community
Persons applying must meet the following requirements, according to the website.
•Minimum age of 21 years
•Live or work in Saline County, Kansas
•No felony convictions
•No misdemeanor arrest within one year of application