The Vicksburg Police Department is accepting applications for its 2026 Citizens Academy, a program that gives residents an inside look at the department's operations and the work of its officers. The academy will meet Tuesdays from Sept. 15 through Dec. 8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. No class will be held during Thanksgiving week. Participants will receive classroom instruction, demonstrations and hands-on activities covering patrol operations, crime scene investigations, use-of-force training, community engagement, department administration and other aspects of law enforcement.