Citizens Academy
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is now offering enrollment in our 30th semi-annual, Sheriff’s Citizens Academy. This session will run from September 15th through November 17th. Classes will be held every Tuesday night from 6:30-8:30 PM at various locations in Carthage, Mo.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older, have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions. There is no cost for participants.
To receive an application, please contact Sgt. Craig Davis at cdavis@jaspercountysheriff.org. Digital copies of completed applications can be emailed to Sgt. Craig Davis. Paper Copies can be hand delivered or mailed to:
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office
SCA, 231 South Main St.
Carthage, Mo. 64836.
Questions can be referred to Sgt. Craig Davis at 417-358-8177 ext.1212.
The Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy was initiated in 2010 to give the citizens of Jasper County an inside look into the day to day operations of the Sheriff’s Office and Jail. Participants will be introduced to the challenges faced by law enforcement and learn about why we do what we do.
Topics will include: History of the Office of Sheriff, Courthouse Operations, Patrol Functions, Dangerous Drugs, DWI Enforcement, K-9 Operations, Detention Center Operations, SWAT Operations, Firearms, Cyber Crimes, Crimes against Children, Criminal Investigations, and Crime Scene Investigations.