Citizens Academy

Ever wondered what the difference between a Police Department and a Sheriff’s Office is? What happens when a 911 call is made? Want to know how the jail operates and what does it look like in there? If you want to find out more about the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, then our Citizens Academy is perfect for YOU!

Our Citizens Academy offers a unique and detailed look into the dynamic operations of the Linn County Sheriff’s Office! The academy is open to any qualified and interested Linn County citizen. Come meet the people that do the work!

Our 9-week Academy will run each Wednesday from 9AM-12PM April 1 through May 27. There will also be one Sunday “field trip” to the firearms range and Animal Control, with that date to be determined later.

Citizens Academy students are introduced to each of our divisions and specialty teams. They receive classroom instruction and hands-on training in areas such as patrol, detectives, corrections, firearms, defensive tactics, traffic enforcement, narcotics investigations, swift water rescue and dive recovery, and search and rescue.

The atmosphere at the Citizens Academy is fun and informative. Classes are taught by our dedicated Sheriff’s Office team members. The minimum age for attendees is 18 years of age, however, applications will be considered for those as young as 16-years-old, provided they attend and take part in Citizens Academy with their parent or guardian.

For questions, please contact Community Services Specialist Michael Mattingly at mmattingly@linnsheriff.org.

Citizen's Academy Application

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Identification
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How did you hear about the LCSO Citizen’s Academy?
What do you expect to gain by attending?
Permission to Conduct Background Check
Background Check Authorization*
I hereby authorize the Linn County Sheriff's Office, the Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and their agents to access my criminal history and motor vehicle records, including, but not limited to arrests, warrants, convictions, and disposition of charges.
I understand that these matters are confidential and I give my full release and agreement to the Linn County Sheriff's Office to use LEDS and DMV information to determine my eligibility for acceptance into the Citizen Academy.
The Linn County Sheriff's Office shall make all reasonable efforts to keep this information confidential. However, I release the Linn County Sheriff's Office, LEDS and DMV from liability concerning the release of information.
- I certify that I have read, and authorize the Linn County Sheriff's Office to conduct a background check, to determine my eligibility to participate in the Citizen Academy. Further, I intend my electronic signature below to denote my agreement to this section, and to be the legally binding equivalent of my traditional handwritten signature.
Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement
Please read, review, and e-sign.*
I, in consideration for the privilege of participation in the Linn County Sheriff's Office Citizen Academy recognize such activity involves inherent risks and dangers. I do hereby agree to assume all risks associated with participation in the Citizen Academy hosted and conducted by the Linn County Sheriff's Office.
I have reviewed the job description and meet the minimum requirements to participate in the Citizen Academy.
I will defend, indemnify and hold harmless Linn County, and the Linn County Sheriff's Office, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all liability or loss and against any and all claims, actions, causes of actions, proceedings or appeals based upon or arising out of or arising from or in connection with my conduct, actions or performance as a participant in the Citizen Academy with the Linn County Sheriff's Office, including but not limited to damage or injury to persons or property including without limitation attorney fees and expenses; except for losses, claims or actions resulting from the sole negligence of Linn County, and the Linn County Sheriff's Office.
- I certify that I have read, and agree, to the Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement above. Further, I intend my electronic signature below to denote my agreement to this section, and to be the legally binding equivalent of my traditional handwritten signature.
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I have read the entire text of this application and understand it completely. The statements I have made are correct and true. I understand that making false statements on this application is a crime. If I have made false statements in this application, I am subject to prosecution and my application will automatically be denied or revoked.
- I certify that I intend my electronic signature on this application to be the legally binding equivalent of my traditional handwritten signature.
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Citizen's Academy Application

Identification

Contact Information

Emergency Contact

Personal References

Additional Information

Citizen's Academy

Permission to Conduct Background Check

Release, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement

Signature and Certification