The Snellville Police Department is offering a Citizens Police Academy class, strengthening the bond of friendship and cooperation between the city’s police and the people they serve.
The 34th session of the class runs nine weeks from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays beginning September 7 and ending November 2. The program is designed to help citizens gain a better understanding of the risks and responsibilities of police officers.
Some of the classes included in this training will be domestic violence, traffic stops, building searches, driving under the influence and firearms safety. This program also includes a ride along opportunity with a Snellville police officer.
The program is open to all Snellville-area residents 18 years and older. The academy is free and attendees do not have to live in city limits. Visit www.snellville.org/sites/default/files/uploads/police/scpa-application-revised.pdf for an application or pick one up at the Snellville Police Department. A background investigation will be conducted on all applicants prior to acceptance in the academy. Deadline is August 18.
Water Tower Institute seeking board members
The Water Tower Institute (TWTI) in Buford nominating committee is now accepting applications until July 28 to be on its board. Visit its website to apply or nominate a colleague to serve on the Board and help TWTI advance its mission.
The Water Tower is comprised of two nonprofit organizations, is currently seeking volunteer leaders to join their Board of Directors. TWTI’s mission is to serve as a hub for solutions in research, training, and engagement for water utilities and the water resources industry ensuring access to safe, affordable and resilient water services. Board members are actively involved in organizational governance and engaging community and industry organizations to support TWT. The website is: https://www.theh2otower.org.
Winn DAR officials visit Unknown Soldier’s grave
Four officers from the Lawrenceville-based Philadelphia Winn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), participated in a public wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. on July 28 while DAR Daughters across the nation and abroad were in attendance for the 132 Continental Congress in Washington, D.C. At the ceremony were, on the front row Second Vice Regent Caitlen Green and Treasurer Kathy Schmidt while on the back row were Regent Lynn Jacques and First Vice Regent Randi Minor. Additional organizations who accompanied the Philadelphia Winn Chapter were the Button Gwinnett Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution from Lawrenceville, and the Elisha Winn Society, Children of the American Revolution, from Gwinnett County. Ceremony arrangements were made by Philadelphia Winn Chapter member, Paula Spicer.
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