Application deadline September 12

AUG 21 MEDIA RELEASE__Sheriff Keith Everhart has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Hardin County Citizens Sheriff's Academy to be conducted consecutive Tuesdays beginning September 16 and running through October 28. 

The sessions are planned for 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sheriff's Office, 1025 S. Main St., Kenton. 

The Academy will provide participants with a working knowledge of the Sheriff's Office. It explains the various aspects of the Sheriff's responsibilities using classroom and hands-on participation to provide an overview of the talents, skill, diversity and quality of the Sheriff's Office. Opportunity is provided for questions and expression of concerns and ideas. 

Areas of instruction, facilitated by Sheriff's Office personnel will include Sheriff's administration and finance, enforcement, communications, investigations, special operations, Dog Warden - including a tour of the Hardin County Dog Pound; firearms; court services and corrections - which will include a tour of the Multi-County Correctional Center in Marion. 

Past participants have evaluated the Academy to have been "very interesting," a "solid investment," of time, "very informative," "engaging," "enjoyable;" "very worthwhile," eye-opening technology" and that it "exceeded expectations!" 

Applications may be picked up at the Sheriff's Office or at the Sheriff's Office booth in the Community Building during the Hardin County Fair. They must be completed and returned with a $25 non-refundable fee (check or money order, only) by Friday September 12. Applicants must be Hardin County residents 18 years of age (post high school) or older. Class size is limited. An Academy certificate of completion will be awarded to those who finish the course. 

Questions may be directed to Sheriff Everhart or Deputy Dennis Burns at (419) 673-1268 or by email to [email protected] or [email protected].