Residents can apply for fall Citizens Academy

District Attorney George Brauchler has announced the dates for the 2019 Fall Citizens Academy.

This free, seven-week academy will be held on consecutive Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m., Sept. 11 – Oct. 23. It will take place in the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Arapahoe County office, 6450 S. Revere Parkway in Centennial.

Each class will explore the role of various members of the office in different parts of the criminal justice system. The academy will give students an in-depth look at what happens on a case between the time of arrest and post-conviction.

In addition, attendees will get to explore the different functions of the specialized units within the District Attorney’s Office, including but not limited to the Special Victims Unit, Economic Crimes Unit, Cold Case Unit, Crime Scene Investigations, County Court and Juvenile Justice. Students also will have the chance to learn the intricacies of a jury trial.

Limited spaces are available. Preference will be given to applicants who live in the 18th Judicial District and are first-time attendees. Participants must be at least 18 years old, complete an application and pass a criminal background check to be considered for attendance.

Members of the media and family of employees are welcome to apply.

The application form can be found at www.da18.org/community-outreach/citizens-academy. Applications will be accepted: • Via mail at Office of the District Attorney, c/o Alejandra Flores, 6450 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial, CO 80111;

• Via email at aflores@da18 .state.co.us; or

• Via fax at 720-874-8790. Once the academy is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Attendees will be notified of their acceptance in the academy no later than Aug. 23.