Sheriff’s Citizen Academy fall class graduates

“This program covers all aspects of our day-to-day operations and I invite citizens to sign-up for our spring class," Sheriff Rick Staly said.

By Melissa Morreale
| 2:40 a.m. November 22, 2021

The graduating class with FCSO's Community Engagement Unit and Sheriff Staly. Courtesy photo

Palm Coast Observer
Neighbors

On Nov. 4, Sheriff Rick Staly and Cmdr. Mike Lutz hosted a graduation for the 15 participants of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Fall Citizen Academy. During the six-week course, Flagler County residents received an in-depth look behind the scenes of the daily operations of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

The class learned about the agency’s Communications Center, Detention Facilities, Investigative Services Division, Drug and Gang Enforcement, Victim Services, and SWAT. Participants watched a demonstration by the FCSO K9 Unit and everyone had an opportunity to ride with a patrol deputy. Graduating members are eligible to join the FCSO Sheriff’s Citizen Academy Alumni Association.

“The Sheriff’s Citizens Academy is a great opportunity for our community to get to know the Sheriff’s Office and all the moving parts,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “This program covers all aspects of our day-to-day operations and I invite citizens to sign-up for our spring class.”

Would you like to attend our 2022 spring academy? For more information, please call the Community Engagement Unit at 386-586-4845 or email [email protected] to inquire about the next class starting April 12, 2022. For an application or more information, visit http://www.flaglersheriff.com/public-interest/citizens-academy.