HCSO Citizen's Law Enforcement Academy Class VI Application
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Name
First Name
Last Name
Nickname / Name you go by
First Name
Last Name
Date of Birth
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Race
Sex
Last 4 digits of SS#
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
How long have you lived at the above listed address?
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Driver's License number and state of issuance
Age
Occupation
Business Name
How long have you worked here?
Highest education level achieved
Degree(s)
Civic Associations
Have you ever been convicted of a crime (excluding traffic violations)? If yes, provide details below
Please read and electronically initial by each of the following:
I understand the Hardee County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Law Enforcement Academy (CLEA) will meet every Thursday night from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for thirteen (13) weeks with twelve (12) classes, beginning on May 21, 2026, and concluding on August 13, 2026.
I understand individuals selected to participate in the CLEA are expected to attend ALL sessions and to participate in class activities.
I understand I must be willing to commit to these attendance requirements for the entire duration of the program in order to successfully complete graduation requirements.
I understand I may miss no more than three (3) classes for any reason (excluding the optional firearms familiarization class) during the term of the academy in order to be eligible for graduation.
I understand that, should circumstances cause me to miss more than three (3) classes, I will be afforded the opportunity to make up missed classes in next year's Academy, after which I will be eligible for official graduation from that Academy class.
I understand that I will be subject to a criminal background inquiry before being accepted into the program. Those having arrest and conviction histories that include a felony, a misdemeanor of violence or moral turpitude, etc. will require additional review and consideration.
I understand the Sheriff reserves the right to exclude any applicant from consideration whose participation is deemed not to be in the best interests of the Hardee County Sheriff's Office and/or the applicant.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS APPLICATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HARDEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CITIZEN'S LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
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Please answer the following questions:
What are some of the community/volunteer activities in which you have been involved?
How did you learn about the Citizen's Law Enforcement Academy?
Why do you wish to participate in the Citizen's Law Enforcement Academy?
What is your perception of crime in Hardee County?
What should the Hardee County Sheriff's Office do differently to address the needs of our community?
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status. Anyone requiring special accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or persons that require translation services (free of charge) for participation should contact Colonel James "Chip" Roberts at (863) 773-0304 Ext. 210 or by email to jroberts@hardeeso.com. Because providing a reasonable accommodation may require outside assistance, the County asks that any request be made with as much notice as possible, preferably ten (10) business days prior to the event, but no later than five (5) business days prior to the event.
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