Wilmington Police holding Citizens Police Academy

WILMINGTON (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department is now accepting applications for it’s Citizens Police Academy.

The Citizens Police Academy is a free interactive class put on by WPD that gives members of the public a look at police work behind the scenes. Courses include SWAT, crime scene investigation, K9, and many more. WPD says this is a way to be transparent with the public about its policies and training.

The classes are free and if you would like to apply, click here to learn more.