Sheriff's Office Citizen Academy
2025
Citizens Academy
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What is the Sheriff’s Citizen Academy?
 The Sheriff’s Citizen Academy is an 8-week course offered by the Union County Sheriff’s Office Community Relations Bureau.  Citizens will have an increased awareness of the day-to-day operations of the Sheriff’s Office by learning topics relative to the role of a law enforcement officer in our community.
 What is the Purpose?
 The academy is not intended to make citizens into law enforcement officers, but to allow citizens to learn more about the procedures of the Sheriff’s Office.  Citizens will learn about the actual role of the Sheriff’s Office and in return the Sheriff’s Office will benefit from the wealth of knowledge the citizens can share about their community.
 The Sheriff’s Citizen Academy is an opportunity for us to show how serious our commitment is to Union County.  It is our hope the graduates of the Sheriff’s Citizen Academy take their knowledge into the community, educate others and make informed decisions which positively affect Union County and the Sheriff’s Office.
 When is the Academy?
 The academy will begin Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6 pm.
 Who can apply?
 Citizens 18 years or older, residing or working in Union County may apply.
 Are backgrounds checked?
 A criminal record and Ohio Driver’s License check will be conducted on each applicant.  The Union County Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to deny acceptance into the Sheriff’s Citizen Academy.
 What is the cost?
 Free!  The only cost to the participants will be their time. Â
 Where are the classes held?
 Union County Sheriff’s Office
221 West 5th Street
Marysville, Ohio 43040
Sept 8th – Oct 27
Monday Nights, 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Union County Sheriff’s Office
Students Will Experience
Department Tours & Overview
Patrol Operations
9-1-1 Call CenterÂ
Drone Operations
Training Simulator
Drug Task Force
Crime Scene Investigations
Special Response Team
Crime Prevention
Click above to submit an application to join our next Citizen Academy!