(Michigan City, IN) - The Michigan City Police Department is hosting a Citizens Police Academy where citizens are invited to experience what it’s like to be a police officer.

Police say participants will receive two and a half hours of training every Thursday for seven weeks.

The training will be in various functions like search and seizure, patrol tactics, and firearm safety. Participants will also learn things like processing a crime scene.

Applications for the Citizens Academy are being accepted until Thursday. The first session is scheduled for October 7th at the Michigan City Police Station.