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Press Release - The City of Myrtle Beach Police Department is now accepting applications for the 20th Session of the Citizen's Police Academy (CPA).
The CPA is for those persons 21 years of age or older who are interested in law enforcement. Applicants must reside in Horry County and undergo a criminal background check.
Topics such as Crime Scene Investigation, K-9, Emergency Vehicle Operations and simulated firearms training will be covered during the course. Classes will begin on Monday September 13th and will meet every Monday for 10 weeks. Classes will conclude with a graduation on November 15th. Classes are scheduled for 7pm-9pm, and the classes will be held at the Myrtle Beach Police Annex located at 3340 Mustang Street (Old Air Force Base).
Please contact Sgt. Joey Crosby by phone at 843-918-1800 or by E-mail at jcrosby@cityofmyrtlebeach.com Interested applicants can get an application from the following locations: http://thepatchisearned.com/citizens_police_academy.html, The Myrtle Beach Police Annex, or the Myrtle Beach Police Department located at 1101 Oak St.
Applications are due to Sgt. Crosby at the Myrtle Beach Police Department Annex no later than August 3rd at 500pm.
Please take note that this Academy only offers an "inside look" at policing and offers no certification or arrest powers.
