The spring Citizen's Police Academy of the Burien and SeaTac Police Departments and the King County Sheriff's Office will begin Wednesday, March 14.

Participants in the 13-week catered session at the Law Enforcement Training Academy increase their understanding of police department activities.

Classes are held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and are free for anyone who lives or works in Burien, SeaTac or the North Highline area.

Among those making presentations are Green River Task Force investigators, K-9 officers and their K-9 "partners," Major Crimes Unit investigators (real-life homicide detectives), Guardian One Air Support Helicopter pilots, SWAT team members and patrol officers.

They will also meet a King County Sheriff's recruiter.

After completing the academy, participants are eligible for the Ride Along Program with an officer for part of their shift.

Applications for the Citizen's Police Academy must be received by Thursday, March 1.

For more information, contact Burien Police Community Service Officer Nicki Maraulja at 206-296-3333, or SeaTac Police Community Service Officer Eloise Kruger at 206-973-4915.