Apex Police announced that it is accepting applications for its annual Community Police Academy.

The department said the program is for people interested in learning more about the department and the law enforcement profession. Apex Police also said interested applicants can apply if they want to join its Citizens Assisting Police in Apex volunteer group.

People interested in applying were instructed to email CPO@apexnc.org for an application.

Apex Police said the application deadline for the returned application is Friday August 7 at 5 p.m.

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