Citizens' Police Academy now taking applications for fall

Applications are now open for the Brantford Police Services popular Citizens’ Police Academy.The course is a way for community members to learn more about the day-to-day life of police officers in a free, educational program.First run in 1999, police academy runs for five weeks on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m., starting Oct. 28 with a series of interactive, information-sharing sessions.Participants will meet officers, learn about specialized policing units and understand the challenges