LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — More than 40 participants from all walks of life gathered at Metro’s headquarters Wednesday night for a lesson on communication as part of the Hispanic Citizens’ Academy’s latest class.

The 12-week evening program offers a closer look at how Metro operates through interactive classes and gives participants a chance to get to know law enforcement while breaking down cultural and language barriers.

Wednesday’s class focused on how officers and the media work together to keep Las Vegas informed. Participants were asked to step up to the podium and hold their own mock press conferences, answering questions as part of their hands-on lesson led by the department’s Public Information Officer, Luis Vidal.

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