The Goal of the Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy (“The Academy”) is to foster a relationship of trust and understanding between the citizens of Columbia County and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. The Academy is designed to achieve this goal by providing the public with a working knowledge of the Sheriff’s Office.
THE CITIZENS LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY WILL GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Ride with a uniformed patrol deputy
- Tour the Columbia County Facilities
- Interact with the Sheriff’s Office Specialty Teams
- Gain insight into operations and investigations
- And so much more
SCHEDULE
Free 10-week course meets once a week from 6:00pm – 9:00pm.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 19 years of age
- Must be a resident of Columbia County
- Must sign indemnity release
- Must submit to a background check
- Cannot have any previous felony convictions
- Cannot have any misdemeanor convictions in the last year.
Applications can be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff’s Office website, emailed, or by calling (386) 758-1376 for more Information.
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office
4917 US Hwy 90 East,
Lake City Florida 32055
MISSION STATEMENT
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office provides professional law enforcement services with integrity and compassion to meet the diverse needs of our community.
VISION
Professional law enforcement services, engaged in a strong partnership with our citizens, to ensure safe communities.
A Message from Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter
Our Citizens Law Enforcement Academy is one of our many outreach programs the Sheriff‘s Office hosts to better connect with the citizens of Columbia County. The Academy gives participants the opportunity to learn how their sheriff’s office operates and the duties and responsibilities of agency personnel in each division.
We hope that by taking part in the Academy, those who participate will gain a better understanding of their local law enforcement and their commitment to protect and serve our community