Sheriff David D. Zylak extends a personal invitation to attend the "first" Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy. The academy is designed to give an inside look into our day-to-day operation.
Who can Attend? Anyone over the age of 18 interested in attending the Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy is welcome to apply. Applications are accepted for all future academies. Just complete an application form and deliver it to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office or drop it in the mail. The application will be processed and you will be contacted when the class is scheduled to begin.
When and Where? The free classes are held at the Sheriff's Office Headquarters at 23150 Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown. The 6-week course is held on Thursdays, in 3-hour sessions. Currently, there are three (3) academies offered each year - Fall, Winter, and Spring. The next session is scheduled to begin on October 14th, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. and nine (9) seats are available.
So, come join the fun and reserve your seat to learn exciting facts about the K-9 Unit, Emergency Services Team, Forensics/Crime Lab, Accreditation, Uniform Patrol, Administration, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Communications/911, State's Attorney's Office, Parole and Probation, Community Policing and Corrections to just name a few.
How to Apply:
1. Obtain Citizens Academy application from the Sheriff's Office Headquarters Receptionist or by contacting Ms. Mary Ann Thompson, Executive Coordinator, at (301) 475-4200 ext. 1922 or email maryann_thompson@co.saint-marys.md.us.
2. Applications may be returned to the Sheriff's Office in person, mailed or faxed.
Mailing Address:
St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office
23150 Leonard Hall Drive
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Attention: Citizens Academy
Fax Number: (301) 475-6865