BLAINE, Minn. — The City of Blaine has a unique opportunity for residents interested in learning more about safety services.
This fall, the city will be holding their 12th annual Blaine Citizens Academy. It’s an eight week course that looks at a variety of topics involved in the daily work of the police, fire, and community standards departments.
Course topics and hands-on activities will include: police use of force, motor vehicle extrication, fire fighting, crime prevention, fire prevention, housing maintenance, code compliance, criminal investigations, fire investigations, drug awareness, traffic stops, and other emergency response.
Class will be held Wednesday evenings, from September 4 – October 23 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. All applicants must be 18 years old or older and must pass a criminal background check.
For more information contact Wende Ferguson, Support Services Manager, at 763-785-6112 or email at wferguson@ci.blaine.mn.us.
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