New Dates for Plainfield Citizens Police and Fire Academy

Editor's note: The following is taken from press releases issued by the Plainfield Police Department:

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As part of a program launched by Plainfield Police Chief John Konopek and Fire Chief John Eichelberger, residents who live in and around the Village of Plainfield and Plainfield Fire Protection District can sign up for the 11th session of the Plainfield Citizen's Police and Fire Academy for winter/spring 2013.

The nine-week program is offered from 7 to 9 p.m. on consecutive Thursdays, beginning Feb. 28, at various locations in the Village of Plainfield. The start date has been postponed from the original date of Feb. 14.

Classes are taught by personnel from the Plainfield police, fire and ambulance departments, and include both lectures and hands-on instruction.

Class size is limited to the first 30 students to register; any additional residents will be placed on a waiting list. Registration deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25.

For more information or for registration instructions, contact Officer Mark Siegel at 815-267-7207.

Applications are available for pickup at the Plainfield Police Department, 14300 S. Coil Plus Dr., during regular business hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online by clicking here.