Space is available until filled for the King County Sheriff ’s Office police academy in Maple Valley and Covington.

Classes will run every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. starting April 7 to June 9.

These classes are free and you must be 18 years or older to participate.

Background checks are also run prior to acceptance.

Applications can be found online at www.maplevalleywa.gov/academy or at the Maple Valley Police Department, the Covington Police Department or the KCSO Precinct 3 location in Maple Valley