BATON ROUGE - Would you like to know what it is like to be a police officer? You're in luck!

The Baton Rouge Police Department is currently accepting applications for the annual Citizens Academy. The eight-week course gives participants a first-hand experience of local law enforcement.

Experiences include police academy training, 911 dispatch, gun range tour, firearm demonstrations and more.

Selected participants will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at BRPD Headquarters, 9000 Airline Highway.

Only 25 applicants will be accepted. You can apply here.