Back by popular demand, the Shakopee Police Department is offering residents a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of police work through its virtual Citizens Academy.

The department will be offering a three-week academy on Facebook with live chats about a variety of police topics:

• Feb. 10: How to become a police officer
• Feb. 17: A look inside the medical bags
• Feb. 24: Search and arrest warrants

No need to register; just log onto the department's Shakopee Police Department's Facebook page at 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 10-24.