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Educating the Community with a Firsthand look at the PCSO
Citizens Academy
2024 is bringing a revamped Citizen Academy with three opportunities to attend for those who live in, work in, or are enrolled in school in Portage County. Held at the Sheriff's Office, you will get the FACTS about the operations of the Sheriff's Office, meet staff including K9's, tour the Jail & new Dispatch Center.
Application Process
Fill Out An Application
Become Enrolled in the Course
Fill Out An Application
Once the application portal opens, you will be eligible to submit your enrollment application. Remember, each student needs to fill out their own application.
Pass a Background Check
Become Enrolled in the Course
Fill Out An Application
Once your application is received, for the safety of our instructors and students, a background check will be performed on all applicants.
Become Enrolled in the Course
Become Enrolled in the Course
Become Enrolled in the Course
If your application is approved, you will be notified via text and email. Those with questions should contact Susan Schlarb at (330) 296-5100.
Course Highlights
Range Night
K9 Demonstrations
Range Night
Enjoy a night on the range where students are able to put their classroom training to use during this hands on experience to understand firearm handling and safety.
Jail Tours
K9 Demonstrations
Range Night
Take a tour inside the Portage County Jail to learn about the inner workings of our corrections division.
K9 Demonstrations
K9 Demonstrations
K9 Demonstrations
Get up close and personal with our K9 Unit as they perform live demonstrations to showcase their skills in drug interdiction and subject apprehension.
