The Boca Police Department is currently accepting applications for the upcoming Citizens Police Academy, which runs from Sept. 17-Nov. 19. The classes will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evenings at the Police Administration/Training Center, 6500 Congress Ave., and the topics will include identity theft, crime prevention, crime scene investigation and more. The course is free, and participants can also schedule a ride-along with a Boca officer. Applications can be completed online at www.bocapolice.com or in person at the Boca Police Department, City Hall or the Community Center. For more information, call Mary Ann O’Brien at 561-338-1346.