VAN BUREN — Officials with the U.S. Border Patrol, Houlton Sector, will conduct a Citizens Academy hosted by the Van Buren Station in Fort Kent, beginning April 5. The academy will be conducted at the Fort Kent Town Office. Residents will have an opportunity to get a firsthand look at how the U.S. Border Patrol operates in Maine.
The Citizens Academy will consist of 18 to 20 students and will meet on Thursday nights from 6 to 9 p.m., April 5, 12, 19, 26 and May 10. One class will be conducted on Saturday, May 5 from noon to 3 p.m. The Academy will inform participants about the overall mission and function of the U.S. Border Patrol and the Houlton Sector, with the goal to foster understanding and create an open dialogue with the citizens that we serve.
The Houlton Sector Citizens Academy is open to all U.S. citizens, 18 years of age and above, who are interested in learning about the Border Patrol’s history, legal authority, mission, operations and partnerships. Attendees receive approximately 18 hours of instruction, tours and hands on training from Border Patrol agents and various guest speakers, including other federal and local law enforcement agencies.
Individuals interested in participating in the upcoming Citizens Academy are encouraged to contact Houlton Sector Public Affairs Office at 207-532-6521 or pick up an application at Houlton Sector, 96 Calais Road, Hodgdon, or at the Van Buren Station, 9 Main St, Van Buren.
Applications must be returned by March 20.
