Pennsylvania State Police Troop M-Bethlehem has announced plans for a citizens police academy, starting Oct. 13 and concluding Nov. 24. It will be held at the Troop M headquarters, 2930 Airport Road, Bethlehem.

The citizens police academy exposes citizens to the types of training received by police officers and expands knowledge of general police practices by providing a forum of interaction between members of the state police and citizens.

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