St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy (Week 7)

St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff James Pohlmann

“Keeping St. Bernard Safe”

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy

(Week 7)

St. Bernard Assistant District Attorney Darren Roy speaks to St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy participants at the Parish Courthouse on Wednesday, Oct. 3.

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy participants met with St. Bernard Assistant District Attorney Darren Roy at the Parish Courthouse on Wednesday, Oct. 3, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Roy spoke to participants about how the judicial system works, how bonds are set and what roles various people play in the courtroom during a hearing.

Sheriff Pohlmann said the annual 10-week program is designed to provide residents with the opportunity to learn more about what the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office do on a day-to-day basis to keep their community safe.

This year’s program began Aug. 22 and will wrap up with a graduation ceremony on Oct. 24.

The course is coordinated by Capt. Charles Borchers and Sgt. Eric Eilers. For more information, call Capt. Borchers at (504) 278-7628.