ASHLAND, Ky —  The Kentucky State Police in Ashland will host its third annual Citizens Police Academy starting Sept. 8, at the Health and Education Center at King’s Daughters Medical Center.

The classes run for 11 weeks from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday evening with a graduation ceremony Nov. 27.

This learning opportunity will provide participants with an in- depth look at the multiple aspects of the Kentucky State Police as well as an opportunity to interact with the troopers that

work the local communities.

There is no cost to attend this academy. The activities include classroom presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.

Persons interested should contact Trooper Elliott Gollihue, public affairs officer for the KSP Ashland post at 606-928-6421.

Applications are available at the Kentucky State Police Post 14 Ashland or online at www.kentuckystatepolice.org/posts/post14.htm.

Potential applicants may print out an application at this website and turn into State Police Post or simply fill out an electronic application and digitally sign the application then send to Trooper Elliott Gollihue at Elliott.gollihue@ky.gov.