Rick Lang, Undersheriff for Stephens County has announced a program for interested citizens to learn more about the Sheriff’s Office mission and operation.
 Four classes, one per week lasting approximately four hours each will be held. Instructors will explain the many facets of the Department and how it operates including hiring, standards, training, investigations, civil service, jail operations and office management.
 Anyone wishing to attend can pick up an application from the Sheriff’s Office. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and have a clean criminal record and be citizens of Stephens County. Once the application has been reviewed the applicant will be notified if they are accepted.
 The Academy will begin on March 2nd, 2024, at 09:00 A.M. at the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office located at Stephens County Courthouse, 101 S. 11th, Duncan.
 Lang said in a press release, “We are excited to be able invite the Citizens of Stephens County to learn more about their Sheriff’s Department.”