Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Law Enforcement

March 19, 2025

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a police officer? Learn how you can get a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement. The San Juan Boards of Cooperative Educational Services will hold a Special Education Advisory Committee meeting to address students' learning supports. Then, find out about an opportunity for young drivers to improve their skills and learn life-saving techniques. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply and Blondie's Trophy Room.

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Cortez Police Department - https://cortezpd.org/‍

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Learn how you can get a behind the scenes look at law enforcement with the Cortez Police Department's Citizens Academy. Join the Special Education Advisory Committee for a virtual meeting on April 1st. Then, alive at 25 teaches young drivers lifesaving skills. You're watching the local news roundup, brought to you by Choice Building Supply and Blondie's Trophy Room. I'm Connor Shrieve. Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a police officer? The Cortez Police Department Citizens Academy offers a behind the scenes look at law enforcement and is open for enrollment. This seven week program covers police procedures and equipment, hands-on exercises, and opportunities to meet local officers, dispatchers, and detectives. The Academy runs from six to 8:00 PM on Thursdays from April 3rd through May 15th at the Cortez Police Department. Admission is free, but space is limited. Visit the Cortez Police Department website to register today. Parents and community members can learn and help share special education programs during the San Juan BOCES Special Education Advisory Committee online meeting at 5:15 PM on Tuesday, April 1st. The meeting provides an opportunity for parents and community members to connect and discuss special education programs. San Juan BOCES is a public organization that provides educational programs and services to students with disabilities across eight local schools and five counties. For more information, visit the San Juan BOCES website or contact director of Special Education Brandy Durr. High School students can sharpen their driving skills and learn lifesaving techniques during the Alive at 25 course in Cortez. Alive at 25 is an interactive defensive driving course that promotes safe driving among young drivers. The course will be from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM on Saturday, April 5th at the Cortez Police Department. The course uses role play, interactive media, and group discussions to teach defensive driving skills and encourage driver responsibility. Students also receive a certificate upon completion. The registration fee is $89. You can sign up on the Alive at 25 website. Learn more about these and other stories online at Montezumalocal.news. Thanks for watching this edition of the local news roundup. I'm Connor Shrieve.

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