Join the AV Sheriff’s Community Academy

Pal dake, CA.- The Lancaster and Palmdale Sheriff’s Stations are in the process of selecting 50 interested residents from the station areas to participate in the Antelope Valley’s Community Academy.

This program will focus on the Sheriff Department’s operational procedures, as well as sessions ranging from criminal law to undercover operations.

Participants will go on a ride-a-long, tour a custody facility and participate in role-playing exercises. The purpose of the Academy is to build a better understanding between the community and the Sheriff’s Department through education. The class meets for eight weeks and is absolutely free. Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station, 501 W. Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster.

If you are interested in participating in this free class, please go to the Lancaster or Palmdale Sheriff Station and obtain an application at the front counter. If you have any questions, contact Deputy Laurence Green at (661) 940-3834 or by email at lbgreen@lasd.org or Sgt. Shane Chapman at (661) 524-2168 or by email at stchapma@lasd.org. Due to the limited classroom space, only the first 50 applicants will be accepted; theref

ore you will be notified only if you are selected.