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	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Contact:
	PUBLIC INFORMATION DEPARTMENT	Latoya Veal
Prichard Police Department Announces 5th Citizens Academy
	For Immediate Release Contact: Latoya Veal February 17, 2009 (251) 452.6503 (251) 331.4556 The Prichard Police Department will host its first Citizen’s Academy class of 2009 beginning on March 31st. The program, which will be taught by officers from the Prichard Police Department along with guest speakers from other agencies, is designed to give Prichard residents a realistic view of police work by providing instruction on different aspects of Law Enforcement. Selected citizens who live and work in the City of Prichard will embark upon a 10-week course that will teach topics ranging from report writing to forensics. The Chief of Police and his staff encourage all citizens who have obtained their 21st birthday and have no prior felony charges or convictions to apply. Everyone selected will undergo an extensive background check before participating in the academy. Enrollment is free. Academy classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Deadline for submitting applications will be Friday, March 27, 2009. Interested persons are encouraged to come to the Prichard Police Department and pick up an application. Any questions regarding the Citizens Academy class please contact Police Administrator Marvin Whitfield at (251) 331-2363.

	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Contact:
	PUBLIC INFORMATION DEPARTMENT	Latoya Veal
Prichard Police Department Recruit for Neighborhood Watch Groups
	February 17, 2009 The Prichard Police Department is currently recruiting residents for its Neighborhood Watch Program. Neighborhood Watch is a resident involvement program, where residents work with the Prichard Police Department and directly participate in the detection and prevention of crime. It involves neighbors getting to know each other and working together in programs of mutual assistance to prevent crime. Citizens are also trained to recognize and report suspicious activities in their neighborhoods. This program has proven to be very successful in helping keep neighborhoods safe and secure. The City of Prichard Neighborhood Watch Program has been in existence for five years and there are currently 10 active Watch Groups in the city. These groups are located in the following neighborhoods: Bear Fork Road, Chickasaw Terrace, College Woods, Fox Creek, Grover Street, Janie Avenue, Montgomery Avenue, Reese’s Hill, Vestavia and Whitley. Anyone who would like to join a current group or start a new group in their area, can contact Captain Dorothy Ferrell at (251) 581- 0555.

City of Prichard Plans Parade to Honor Students
	The City of Prichard, Mayor Ron Davis and City Council members will be honoring the achievements of local students in the Prichard community on Saturday, February 14, 2009. The city will host a parade beginning at 1:00 p.m. The parade will celebrate the achievements of Vigor High School Football Team’s State Championship, Collins-Rhodes Elementary Honor Student Council and Step Team and Upward Bound students from Blount and Vigor High School’s for their participation in the Presidential Inauguration. The parade will begin at the A.J. Cooper Municipal Complex and end at Prichard Stadium. There is no cost to participate in the parade. “These students have exemplified excellence and determination in achieving their goals and it is our honor to recognize their accomplishments,” said Mayor Ron Davis. “So please join us in rewarding their efforts.” If anyone is interested in participating, contact Levonne Reed at 251-452-7810 or 518-9559.