Local participants praise Altamonte Springs Citizen Public Safety Academy and accessibility accommodations

Apr 21, 2026

Two participants thanked the Commission for the Citizen Public Safety Academy, noting it increased understanding of the Police Department and highlighting accessibility accommodations for a participant using a wheelchair.

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Two participants in the Citizen Public Safety Academy addressed the Commission during informal communications on April 21, praising the program. Joanne Carron, who served as a sign language interpreter and attended the academy, said she was the first participant to complete the academy while using a wheelchair and thanked the Police Department for accommodations that made the experience fully immersive.

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