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Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office to hold annual Sheriff’s Civilian Academy

The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office will hold an eight week Sheriff’s Civilian Academy for residents of Middlesex County in the spring.

The first session is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, beginning on March 14 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy in Sayreville. The program culminates with a graduation ceremony scheduled for April 25.

Each session will highlight functions of Sheriff’s Office, including defensive tactics, K9, transportation, SWAT, courts, civil process and foreclosures. Participants also tour the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office and the main courthouse in New Brunswick.

Applications are due by Feb. 15. Applicants must be at least at 18 years old, reside within the County of Middlesex, have no felony convictions, not be wanted for any crime, and submit to a limited background check.

For more information, contact Sgt. Frank Sautner at 732-745-5909 or email [email protected].us.

For more information on the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office, call 732-745-3382.