<p>COLUMBIA — The Maury County Sheriff's Department Citizens Academy Alumni Association is calling on the community for support. According to a post shared by McCreary's Irish Pub on social media, the alumni association is hosting a fundraiser and asking residents to come out and help. The Citizens Academy program gives community members a firsthand look at how local law enforcement operates — building trust and understanding between the Sheriff's Department and the people it serves.</p><p>McCreary's Irish Pub, a fixture on the downtown Columbia dining scene, has long been a gathering spot for community events. Supporting the Sheriff's Department alumni association is a tangible way for residents to stand behind the men and women who put on a badge every day for Maury County. Check with McCreary's Irish Pub directly for event details and timing.</p>