Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office will again host a Citizen’s Academy in the Fall of 2025 where participating Vermilion Parish citizens will get a firsthand look at Sheriff’s Office operations.

The Citizen’s Academy will meet weekly on Wednesdays for five weeks and will culminate with a Saturday graduation event with hands-on activities. The program will take participants through the process of becoming a Deputy Sheriff and explore many facets of VPSO operations.

Participants will finish the program by participating in a “range day” before being presented with a certificate from Sheriff Eddie Langlinais, signifying their graduation from the Vermilion Parish Citizen’s Academy.

The program is free and open to residents of Vermilion Parish 18 years of age and older. Prospective members must pass a basic background check prior to enrollment and possess and supply a copy of their current Louisiana driver’s license or Louisiana identification card reflecting their current address. Of applicants who pass the background check, 20 will be chosen to participate in order of when applications are received.

Applicants will be contacted on a first come, first served basis with admissions approvals and attendance offers.

To apply, please download and fill out the application. Completed applications should be emailed to programs@VermilionSheriff.gov for submission. A Sheriff’s Office representative will contact applicants upon receiving a successful background check and inform them of admission into the Citizen’s Academy.

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