• Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
WZMQ 19 News | CBS | MeTV Marquette

Marquette
68°

Mostly Cloudy

Escanaba
Mostly Cloudy 71°

Partly Cloudy

Houghton
Partly Cloudy 74°

Cloudy

Iron Mountain
Cloudy 81°

Watch
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
WZMQ 19 News | CBS | MeTV Marquette
No Result
View All Result
WZMQ 19 News | CBS | MeTV Marquette
No Result
View All Result

3 Weather Alerts

View Details »

Registration open for Escanaba Public Safety Citizens Academy

by Lily Simmons
September 9, 2024
A A

ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – Those interested in learning more about local law enforcement have an opportunity to do so through the Escanaba Public Safety Department.

Registration is now open for the Escanaba Public Safety Citizen Academy.

“The Citizens Academy is an eight-week program where you get a more in-depth look at our department,” explained Lieutenant Jeff Erickson. “The police side, we talk about use of force, our K-9 program, and what our field training program is. The firefighting side, we’ll do a jaws of life demonstration or we’ll take the ladder truck out and have a few people get dressed up in turnout gear and get a feel for what all that stuff weighs.”

Participants will also learn how the department works with other organizations in Escanaba and Delta County.

“We look at the criminal court side via the prosecutors, judges coming in to talk,” Erickson said. “We have the director and deputy director of Central Dispatch come in and give a session.”

Instructors also discuss how Escanaba Public Safety partners with other first responders.

“Not only do we fight all the fires here in the City of Escanaba, but we’re also responsible for Wells Township,” said Erickson. “Plus, we’re all part of a mutual aid agreement, so if Ford River needs our help, we’re going to go down there. If Bark River needs our help, we’re going to go down there. We’re also the primary call for anywhere here in Delta County with the jaws of life. You only have a short window to save a life, and you can never have enough people, enough pieces of equipment.”

Erickson says the program also gives participants an idea of what to do—and what not to do—at a scene.

“When people see us out on calls or traffic stops, if you’re not directly involved in the call as a witness or a suspect or victim, it’s best just to stay back and don’t get involved,” he said. “Certainly, if you have questions afterward and we can answer them, we’re more than happy to do so.”

The lieutenant says the Citizens Academy is a great way to educate local residents about the day-to-day operations of the department. He says it also helps to bridge the gap between law enforcement and civilians.

“Probably most important is to develop and foster good relationships with the people of our community so they know our officers and the dispatchers and we can build that trust,” Erickson said. “We’ve always gotten positive feedback, and we hope to continue to do that.”

The Escanaba Public Safety Citizens Academy is expected to begin at the end of September. Sessions will take place on Monday evenings beginning at 6 p.m.
The registration deadline for the Citizens Academy is Saturday, September 14. Applications are available in the lobby of the Public Safety Department, which is located at 1900 3rd Avenue North, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To learn more about the program, contact Lieutenant Erickson at jerickson@escanaba.org or Jennifer Spirks at spriks@escanaba.org.

Get WZMQ 19 anytime, anywhere

Download the app

AppleAndroid

Watch on TV

RokuFire TVZeam

Connect on social media

FacebookTwitterInstagram

More

News

Northwoods Motor Mayhem begins at U.P. State Fairgrounds

June 20, 2025
Image of local band PickStop courtesy of the Escanaba DDA
News

Global Make Music Day comes to Escanaba June 21

June 20, 2025
Image courtesy of the Superior Watershed Partnership
News

Bark River-Harris Schools to collect e-waste June 28

June 20, 2025
Imagine never having to pay property taxes again. The proposal would eliminate property taxes statewide, allowing homeowners and businesses to own their land without any ongoing government fees. But with property taxes funding everything from schools to public safety to roads, the big question is—where will that money come from? The plan calls for a bigger slice of state sales tax to be redirected to local governments. To help cover the gap, the petition also shifts 10% of state income, marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco tax revenue to cities and counties. sot Opponents OF THE PLAN worry it could jeopardize local funding. The petition is now gathering signatures for a spot on the 2026 ballot.
News

A petition to end property taxes

June 19, 2025
News

Escanaba Public Library’s ‘Live on the Lawn’ music series returns for another summer

June 19, 2025
News

Delta County demonstrators celebrate Juneteenth and Pride Month

June 19, 2025
Next Post

Dickinson Conservation District to host second annual wood burning workshop

New wildflower planting site coming to Pine Mountain

  • Home
  • News
  • Weather
  • Sports
  • Features
  • Events
  • Programming
  • Station
WZMQ CBS | 19 News

© 2025 WZMQ, LLC | FCC Public File | EEO Report

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
  • Events
  • Programming
    • Programming Guide
    • CBS
    • MeTV
    • Start TV
    • Heroes & Icons
    • Court TV
    • ION
  • Station
    • About Us
    • Community Involvement
    • Mobile App
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact
    • Careers
    • Advertising
    • Request Copy of Story
    • FCC Public File
    • EEO Report
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
  • Events
  • Programming
    • Programming Guide
    • CBS
    • MeTV
    • Start TV
    • Heroes & Icons
    • Court TV
    • ION
  • Station
    • About Us
    • Community Involvement
    • Mobile App
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact
    • Careers
    • Advertising
    • Request Copy of Story
    • FCC Public File
    • EEO Report
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our privacy policy.
Go to mobile version