Course offered to inform citizens on functions of Sheriff’s Office

Lorain County Sheriff Phil R. Stammitti once again is running the Citizen Partnership Academy, according to a Lorain County Sheriff’s Office news release.

The academy is a 10-week course designed to inform Lorain County citizens the functions of the Sheriff’s Office, along with aspects of the county’s judicial system, the release said.

The course begins April 4 and concludes June 6.

All classes will run from 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

The sessions will include hands-on instruction in fingerprinting, firearms and driving.

Officers connected to the judicial system also will give presentations, according to the release.

Approximately 20 positions are available on a first come first serve basis. Applications can be turned in no later than March 19.

To obtain an application, go to www.loraincountysheriff.com and then click on the link referencing 2018 Lorain County Sheriff’s Citizen Partnership Academy.

Applications also are available a the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, 9896 Murray Ridge Road in Elyria.

Applicants must be over 18 years old and pass a civilian background check.

For more information, contact Capt. Donald Barker at 440-329-3880, or email at dbarker@loraincountysheriff.com.