{"id":10747,"date":"2025-11-17T19:29:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T04:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/?p=10747"},"modified":"2025-11-17T19:29:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T04:29:01","slug":"el-dorado-county-launches-citizens-academy-jan-7-2026-apply-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/government\/el-dorado-county-launches-citizens-academy-jan-7-2026-apply-now\/","title":{"rendered":"El Dorado County Launches Citizens Academy Jan. 7, 2026 \u2014 Apply Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"944\"><em data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"685\">Placerville, Calif.<\/em> \u2014 The El Dorado County Sheriff\u2019s Office (EDSO) will begin its next <strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"773\">Citizens Academy<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"804\">Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026<\/strong>, offering local residents a chance to learn how law enforcement works \u2014 from behind-the-scenes facility tours to ride-alongs with deputies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1378\">The <strong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"975\">free, 13-week program<\/strong> meets every Wednesday from <strong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1023\">6 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/strong> at the EDSO Public Safety Facility. Each session features a different instructor who will cover a range of law enforcement topics, including use of force, investigations, patrol operations, special units, and more. Participants also receive guided tours of EDSO facilities, equipment demonstrations, and direct engagement with the agency\u2019s various units.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1687\">One of the most sought-after elements of the program is an opportunity for a <strong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1471\">ride-along<\/strong> with a deputy, giving attendees a firsthand perspective of patrol work. According to EDSO, that experiential component helps build mutual understanding and trust between the community and its law enforcement agency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1912\">\u201cClass fills up fast, so enroll today,\u201d says EDSO. The academy is open to <strong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1790\">adults aged 18 and over<\/strong>, though exceptions may apply in some cases. Interested residents are encouraged to apply promptly, as spaces are limited.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2216\">Applications for the Citizens Academy can be found via the El Dorado County Sheriff\u2019s Office\u2019s website under its community programs section. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov\/Public-Safety-Justice\/Safety-Justice\/sheriff\/community\/citizens_academy?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">El Dorado County<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span> The EDSO also provides a <strong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2151\">Citizen\u2019s Academy Application<\/strong> (PDF) on its forms page.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2340\">For questions or more information, contact <strong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2287\">Deputy Julian Sandoval<\/strong>, the program coordinator, at <a href=\"mailto:sandovalj@edso.org\">sandovalj@edso.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2603\">A spokesperson for the Sheriff\u2019s Office emphasized the program\u2019s importance: \u201cThis academy allows us to open a positive line of communication with our citizens,\u201d helping to strengthen trust and demystify policing practices.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2608\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2663\">Why This Matters<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"3220\">\n<li data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2821\">\n<p data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2821\"><strong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2691\">Builds Transparency:<\/strong> Residents gain insight into how their local law enforcement operates, which can foster greater trust and community partnership.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2928\">\n<p data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2928\"><strong data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2842\">Free Training:<\/strong> No cost to participate \u2014 the Sheriff\u2019s Office covers all materials and instruction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3050\">\n<p data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"3050\"><strong data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2955\">Hands-On Experience:<\/strong> Ride-alongs and facility tours provide practical exposure rather than just classroom theory.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3220\">\n<p data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3220\"><strong data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3078\">Community Engagement:<\/strong> Attendees are encouraged to ask questions, voice concerns, and provide feedback \u2014 helping shape stronger community-law enforcement relations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want an insider\u2019s look into law enforcement in El Dorado County? 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