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OCSO hosts Citizens Academy

Special to Lake Okeechobee News

Posted 6/16/25

OKEECHOBEE -- Registration is open for the inaugural Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy.

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OCSO hosts Citizens Academy

Posted Monday, June 16, 2025 10:12 am

Special to Lake Okeechobee News

OKEECHOBEE -- Registration is open for the inaugural Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy.

This 9-week in-depth program invites citizens of Okeechobee County to learn about daily operations, tools, technology, training, and experience real-life scenarios to better understand Law Enforcement and what we do to protect our communities. Come see what we do! Food and drinks will be provided at every class.

Every Thursday evening, from 5:30 until 8 p.m., classes begin Sept. 4, 2025, and graduation will take place on Oct. 30, 2025.

If you or a loved one has an interest in law enforcement, this is a perfect program to take part in to further your knowledge of the Sheriff’s Office operations.

We would love to have you!

Register today at okeesheriff.org or stop by the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office in person and pick up an application at 504 NW Fourth St.

Questions? Call us at 863-763- 3117. Space is very limited.