To say that I've enjoyed my experience in the Owensboro Police Department's Citizens Academy so far, is a complete understatement. It has been really cool getting a better understanding of what and why the OPD does what they do. Last week, my classmates and I got to go to the firing range, where the officers maintain their yearly training, and try out shooting the targets ourselves.

How do you think I did?

I'll be honest, my heart was beating pretty quickly when it was my turn. I didn't grow up around guns and sure don't go hunting on the weekends, ha! But, it only took a few seconds with my instructor to make me feel comfortable having that gun in my hand.

Who knows what next week will hold in the Citizens Academy, but I'm excited for it!

Jaclyn Graves
Jaclyn Graves
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