Mansfield residents have the opportunity to walk a beat in an officer's shoes as the local police department rolls out its 34th Citizens Police Academy class. Beginning May 16, those accepted into the ten-week program will get a taste of what it takes to protect and serve every Thursday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. With limited spots available, the department encourages prompt applications.

Interested community members looking to enhance their understanding of law enforcement practices can reach out to Officer Scott Rinehart for application details. Information on the anticipated program can be found directly on the Mansfield Police Department page, where the announcement states, "Exciting news! Our Mansfield Citizens Police Academy Class 34 will start on May 16!"

The course is designed to provide an inside look at the operations of the police and seeks to foster a better relationship between officers and the community they serve. Aspiring applicants should be ready to dive into a curriculum that covers areas from tactical procedures to criminal law and crime scene processing.

Officer Rinehart appears to be the point of contact for those eager to learn more about the civilian academy, as his email address was provided for inquiries in the Facebook post. Those looking to secure their spot in Class 34 of the Mansfield Citizens Police Academy should make haste, as the classroom size is not infinite and spots tend to fill quickly.