DULUTH — The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is offering the public a new opportunity for an inside look at how it operates through a 10-week Citizens' Academy.
Classes begin Nov. 1 and will be offered 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. They will include interactive presentations and tours to give citizens a better understanding of the range of services provided by the sheriff's office.
The majority of classes will take place at the Public Safety Building, 2030 Arlington Ave., Duluth. Additional sessions will occur at relevant locations for tours, including the St. Louis County Jail and Emergency Operations Center.
The sheriff's office stated in a news release it expects to offer another Citizens' Academy with classes in the northern part of the county next year.
The Citizens' Academy will cover topics including patrol operations, a K-9 presentation and demonstration, the St. Louis County Volunteer Rescue Squad, Emergency Response Team and Tactical Operations, Lake Superior Violent Crimes Task Force, St. Louis County Jail operations and tour, 911 operations and tour, crime scene investigations, Internet Crimes against Childrens Task Force, Child Abduction Response Team, Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, and an interactive use-of-force simulation training.
Those completing the academy will have the opportunity to go on a ride-along with a St. Louis County sheriff's deputy.
Any St. Louis County resident ages 18 or older may apply. Applicants will be required to pass a criminal background check. The deadline to apply is Oct. 25, 2023.
To learn more or to apply, visit stlouiscountymn.gov/sheriff, or contact Sgt. Adam Kleffman at 218-726-2371 or KleffmanA2@stlouiscountymn.gov.