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Sheriff Steve C. Hiatt would like to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Sheriff’s Citizens Academy, which is scheduled for September 4, 2025 – November 6, 2025. The Citizen’s Academy will be comprised of ten (10) Thursday night sessions. Session locations will vary, but they will primarily be held at the Surry County Sheriff’s Office, Lieutenant Wayne M. Davis Training Room, in Dobson, North Carolina from 6:00pm - 8:30pm. The purpose of the Sheriff’s Citizens Academy is to increase understanding and positive communication between citizens of Surry County and the Surry County Sheriff’s Office personnel through interaction and education.

The Sheriff’s Citizens Academy will cover the aspects of various divisions within the agency each week, including the history of the Office of Sheriff. Representatives from the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigative Division, Narcotic Division, Crime Scene, K-9, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Detention, School Resource Officers, and the Surry County Communications E-911 will conduct presentations. Students will also tour the Surry County Sheriff’s Office’s facilities and participate in practical exercises to enhance their learning experience.

Interested residents of Surry County can apply by contacting Sergeant Jake Hiatt at hiattj@surrysheriff.org or by calling 336-401-8900. Class size is limited, so apply early to guarantee your spot. Applicants will receive an application that must be completed and returned to the Surry County Sheriff’s Office prior to August 29, 2025. All applicants are subject to an in-depth background investigation prior to admission into the program. Attendees must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of Surry County.