Sun Feb 02 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Offers Free Citizens’ Police Academy
**Howell, MI** – The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is offering a free Citizens’ Police Academy to provide residents with an inside look at law enforcement. The 17-week program, running Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. starting April 17th and concluding August 31st, will offer a comprehensive overview of the Sheriff’s Office operations.
The academy will include scenario-based training, tours of the jail, presentations on Special Units and Crime Scene Investigations, accident investigation techniques, and “shoot/don’t shoot” simulations. A unique element will be a Saturday session at the Fowlerville Proving Grounds featuring emergency vehicle operation, allowing participants to drive a patrol car with lights and sirens.
Space is limited to the first 14 applicants aged 18 and older. Interested Livingston County residents should contact Deputy Ray Marino at rmarino@livgov.com or 517-546-2440 to request an application and learn more. A break for certain holidays may be incorporated into the schedule.
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