The City of Auburn’s Public Safety Department will begin the 2008 Citizen Public Safety Academy on Thursday, March 6. The academy, open to Auburn residents ages 18 and older, will run for 10 consecutive weeks on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 8.
During the training period, participants will learn about the different areas of public safety, including Police, Fire, Communications, and Codes Enforcement services. Citizens interested in participating in the academy are encouraged to apply early due to limited seating. The program is free for participants.
For more information on the Citizen Public Safety Academy, including application procedures, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 501-3110.
Applications are available on the City’s website here
Quotes from the Opelika-Auburn News Article
(Published January 19, 2008):
“It will give our citizens a chance to get an up-close and personal view of the way the department goes about their business of protecting the community,” Auburn police Capt. Tom Stofer said.
“Attendees should commit to attending most or all of the classes to get the program’s full benefit”, Stofer said.
Participants will get the chance to shoot a variety of weapons at the police firing range, learn how to put out a fire and become CPR certified.
