The Metropolitan Police Department, in partnership with the DC Office on Aging, holds a graduation ceremony for the District's Senior Citizens Police Academy class of 2006 this Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Members of the news media are invited to attend.

WHO: Graduates of Senior Citizens Police Academy; Chief of Police Charles Ramsey; Office on Aging Executive Director E. Veronica Pace; DC Superior Court Chief Judge Rufus King; Academy instructors, staff and supporters

WHAT: Graduation ceremony for the Senior Citizens Police Academy class of 2006

WHEN: Tuesday, June 12, 2006 - 2:00 pm

WHERE: DC Office on Aging, 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 900

CONTACT: Marsha Hott, MPD(202) 727-8751

The 12-week Senior Citizens Police Academy program gives seniors a chance to learn about the operations of the MPD and how to become proactive in the criminal justice system, develop problem-solving skills, become ambassadors in their communities and volunteer to help prevent crime in DC neighborhoods.

This is the second class to graduate from the Senior Citizens Police Academy, with 14 members graduating. The inaugural class of 2005 had 35 graduates.

Participants in the Senior Citizens Police Academy must be age 50 or older, a District of Columbia resident, willing to complete the entire program and consent to a background check. There is no cost to participate in the program. The next class begins in March 2007. Information and applications are available on the Police Department website.