The Junction City Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2015 Citizens Police Academy.

The Academy will be held every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from September 3rd to November 12th.

Captain Chuck Leithoff with the JCPD explained the academy offers citizens the opportunity to get an up and close look into the department through a number of activities.

“They get to see and hear from each of the departments, what their specific jobs are and things like that. Then they get to go on a ride along and go to the shooting range. Just kind of see the inner workings of the department,” said Leithoff.

Applications can be found online at the city’s website www.junctioncity-ks.gov in the news section. Applications can be filled out online and sent in electronically or can be printed out and dropped off at the Police Department located at 210 E 9th St. Applications can also be found at the Police Department.

Space is limited and they will only be accepting up to 20 applicants to participate.