Issaquah residents can go behind the scenes with the Issaquah Police Department and meet the men and women who serve and protect them every day. Starting in September, the department will hold a free, 10-week Citizens’ Police Academy for adults 21 and older who live or work in Issaquah.

Each course will be taught by Issaquah police officers. In addition to hands-on demonstrations, topics will cover the art of an investigation, how investigators handle crime scenes, stories from patrol units, partnerships with local schools, how Issaquah’s 911 dispatch center and jail are run, criminal law, tactics officers use when dealing with the public and officer safety.

The academy will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. every Wednesday from Sept. 10 to Nov. 12 at Issaquah City Hall and Police Department, 130 E. Sunset Way. The application deadline is Aug. 15.

Applicants must have no prior felony convictions, and pass a criminal background check. Apply at bit.ly/1mBBxZv.