The Superior Police Citizens Academy Is Taking Applications

If you're early in life trying to figure out what to do for work, or maybe want a mid-career change of pace, the City of Superior Police Department is hiring and will even cover academy costs for you.

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Maybe you're not in that spot though but have been intrigued by police work, or just want to know more about what i's actually like for officers on a day to day basis.  If you have free time in the evenings, the Superior Police Department Citizens Academy might be something to apply for.

It's a 9-week program and only requires you to be there on Wednesday evenings for a few hours and one Saturday morning.  So it's not a major time commitment to be a part of it.

Other I know who have gone through similar programs said it really opened their eyes to what officers deal with, and how they respond to various situations.  All of them I spoke to said it was a good experience all around.  When you think of the few hours a week, it's not that much if you factor in the time a day you probably spend scrolling on your phone.  It's also a great opportunity to meet others and network too.

Remember that you need to be 21 or older, be able to pass a background check, and have no prior felony convictions.  If you are considering a career in law enforcement, this would also be a great program to jump onboard with to see if it's something you want to do more permanently.