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BRANTFORD, ONT-Want to find out what its like to be a Brantford Police Officer? The Brantford Police Service (BPS) are recruiting community members who want to learn more about the day-to-day life of police officers.\u00a0 The BPS Citizens\u2019 Police Academy\u00a0 registration is now open and members of the public can submit applications as soon as possible. Space in the program is limited. The popular six consecutive weeks program will run each Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., beginning October 22, 2025, to November 26, 2025. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, September 19, 2025 The BPS are one of the first Ontario police services to offer the community participation free, educational program. The Citizens\u2019 Police Academy launched in1999. The\u00a0 BPS Citizens\u2019 Police Academy programs are a series of… <\/p>\n

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BRANTFORD, ONT-Want to find out what its like to be a Brantford Police Officer? The Brantford Police Service (BPS) are recruiting community members who want to learn more about the day-to-day life of police officers.\u00a0 The BPS Citizens\u2019 Police Academy\u00a0 registration is now open and members of the public can submit applications as soon as possible. Space in the program is limited. The popular six consecutive weeks program will run each Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., beginning October 22, 2025, to November 26, 2025. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, September 19, 2025 The BPS are one of the first Ontario police services to offer the community participation free, educational program. The Citizens\u2019 Police Academy launched in1999. The\u00a0 BPS Citizens\u2019 Police Academy programs are a series of... <\/p>\n

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