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The Albert Lea Police Department recently held its Citizen Academy. Participants attended an eight-week class and learned what is required to be a police officer and the training and equipment they receive. They also learned a variety of programs administered by the police department. Pictured in back from left is Public Safety director Dwaine Winkels, Davis Gilbertson, Nate Berg, Bryant Olchefske and Lt. Darin Palmer. Middle row from left: Gary Miller, Katherinne Martin, Bonita Moeller, Judy Thorson, Todd Eyler and Lt. Jeff Strom. Front row from left are Andy Cibert, Donna Bailey, Nancy Sundholm, Scott Eyler and Dan Spain. –Submitted