(MT. VERNON)– Mount Vernon Police Department will be holding their annual Citizens Police Academy starting on January 13th. At this time, the Department reports that they have 10-12 slots available. It is a 7 week program with a 2-3 hour session every Tuesday at 6 p.m. A light meal is offered at the sessions and the Academy covers multiple divisions of the department. Interested person may pick up an application at the Department. For further information, call the MVPD at 242-2131.