Citizen’s Academy
The Citizens Academy is a 8-week program designed to provide residents with information about how the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office operates.
This academy is FREE! It is designed to educate residents and/or business owners on how the Sheriff’s Office operates. The 8-week academy meets once a week on Thursday evenings, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. To see when the next academy click on the Upcoming Classes tab above.
The application can submitted from this web page.
Class size is limited to 20 students and you must be at least 21 years of age to attend. Priority may be given to applicants who live and work in Williamson County, TN. You will be notified by mail if you are accepted into the next Academy.
How to apply:
Citizens Academy applications can be submitted Online. Direct all inquiries to: Meco Jones (Meco.Jones@williamsoncounty-tn.gov) at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office (408 Century Court, Franklin, TN 37064).
Note: This academy is NOT a Police Academy to become a certified police officer
Examples Of The Subjects Covered:
SHERIFF’S OFFICE CITIZENS ACADEMY SCHEDULE
All classes will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
WEEK ONE – Jan 11, 2024
- Welcome of Academy Class – Sheriff Dusty Rhoades
- Overview of the Sheriff’s Office – Chief Deputy Mark Elrod
- Stress in Law Enforcement – WCSO Chaplain Susan Cress
WEEK TWO – Jan 18, 2024
- Narcotics Division – Sgt. Brad Fann
WEEK THREE – Jan 25, 2024
- Emergency Communications Center / ECC Tour – Bill Jorgensen
- SRO’s – Captain Leonardo Zollicoffer / Lt. Sammie Baker
WEEK FOUR – Feb 1, 2024
- Patrol – Captain Rodney King
- K-9 Demonstration – Corporal Mike Grandy
WEEK FIVE – Feb 7, 2024
- Weapons Orientation and Familiarization – Lieutenant Nikki Shaver – WCSO Training Division
WEEK FIVE – Feb 8, 2024
- SWAT / Special Operations – Captain Rodney King
WEEK SIX – Feb 15, 2024
- Court Services – Captain Freddie Moore
- Courthouse Security/Transportation Unit – Sergeant Cleve Johnson
- Civil Warrants– Sergeant Jill Reece
- Criminal Warrants – Corporal Joe Burns
- Project Lifesaver – Deputy Bryan Welch
WEEK SEVEN – Feb 22, 2024
- Criminal Investigation Division – Captain David Beard / Lieutenant Tameka Sanders
WEEK EIGHT – Feb 29, 2024
- Detention Division – Captain Carole Esteban
- Tour of the Detention Facility/Cell Extraction – Captain Chad Youker
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Citizen's Academy
What is the purpose of the Citizen’s Academy?
The purpose of the academy is for the citizens to become familiar with their Sheriff’s Office, and to increase the knowledge and communications between the citizens and the police.
Who are the instructors at the academy?
The academy instructors are the agency’s personnel and guest speakers. Each instructor teaches in his/her expertise, and has years of training and experience to share with the participants.
Who is eligible to attend the academy?
Anyone 21 years of age and older is eligible and encouraged to apply.
Complete our convenient online form by clicking the button below or CLICK HERE to download an application.
Feel free to drop it off or mail it to:
Meco Jones
408 Century Court
Franklin, TN 37064
615-790-5604
Meco.Jones@williamsoncounty-tn.gov