The free program focuses on safety issues important to seniors.
The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department has announced that the department will be conducting its Senior Citizen’s Police Academy on seven consecutive Thursdays beginning March 9 and running through April 20.
According to the department, the program focuses on safety issues important to seniors. The program is also free. Those interested in attending should call the Sheriff’s Community Services Unit at (609) 265–3788.
“Our department is proud to provide senior citizens with the opportunity to gain a wealth of information and knowledge,” said Undersheriff Bryan Norcross. “Participants will interact with county law enforcement and public safety staff who will teach them how they can better protect themselves from violence, accidents and consumer fraud.”
According to the department, topics that will be covered by officers from the department and other county agencies include:
· K-9 Demonstration
· Central Communications
· Burlington Co. Sheriff’s Department — S.E.R.T.
· Traffic Safety
· Personal Protection
· Home Security Program
· Photo Id cards
· BCSD Dept. information
· Contact of Burlington County
· Animal control
· Office on Aging
· Superior Court Presentation
· Firing Range
· Fire Prevention
The classes will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Emergency Services Training Center, located at 53 Academy Drive Westampton.
All participants will also be provided with a Senior I.D. card.
Graduation will be held on the last day of the academy, and refreshments will be provided.
