VALDOSTA, GA (WTXL) -- Citizens gathered in Valdosta Saturday to take part in the Police Departments open testing in the hopes of becoming a police officer.
The event took place at Valdosta's City Annex and allowed anyone in the community to participate. Typically, a person would have to apply before taking the test.
Officer's say they believe offering an open test reaches more people in the community.
"I was hoping that we'd get a good turnout," said Captain Kari Williams. "When the doors opened at 8:30 this morning and people flooded in the door, I immediately knew this was the way to go."
More than 50 people showed up to the event and the department is planning to hold another open testing in October.
