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The St. Louis County Police Affton Precinct is set to hold a Citizens Police Academy next month. At each night of the academy, attendees will hear from different speakers, such as a burglary detective one night or an automotive theft detective on another, Officer Dave Sebek said.
Attendees will learn more about police equipment, meet with a canine officer and tour the police building, Sebek said.
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"It's a way to see the different aspects of the department that you don't normally see on a daily basis," Sebek said.
The academy will be held through four Wednesday evenings and one Saturday morning in April:
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- April 3: 7-9:30 p.m., Grace Union Church, 3900 Union Road
- April 10: 7-9:30 p.m., Grace Union Church, 3900 Union Road
- April 17: 7-9:30 p.m., Grace Union Church, 3900 Union Road
- April 20: 9 a.m.-noon, St. Louis County Police Firing Range, 6700 Bussen Road
- April 24: 6:30-9:30 p.m., County and Municipal Police Academy, 1266 Sutter Avenue
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