CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / DAVID D. DORTON
AUBURN —
The city of Auburn is again offering opportunities for residents to learn more about their local government in the form of two academies — the Public Safety Academy and the Citizens’ Academy.
Both academies will give residents the opportunity to gain a better understanding of their city and build relationships. Applications will be open from Feb. 1 to 15 and are available to Auburn residents ages 19 and older. Both programs will begin in March.
More information about the academies can be found below and at auburnalabama.org/academies.
PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY
The city’s Public Safety Academy dates back to 1995 when it focused solely on giving residents a look inside the Auburn Police Department. Since that time, the program has expanded to include all Public Safety services, including Police, Fire and Emergency Management & Communications.
The academy will include eight classes taking place from mid-March to late April. Each session will include presentations that cover a variety of topics ranging from crime scenes to fire prevention. The final session will include a graduation and a presentation from the Public Safety Academy Alumni Association.
A schedule is available at auburnalabama.org/academies.
CITIZENS’ ACADEMY
The Citizens’ Academy provides a behind-the-scenes look at all city departments through seven day-long sessions starting in March and ending in September. The 2023 class will participate in facility tours, hands-on activities, presentations and candid conversations with city staff, covering everything from local economic development to the quality of Auburn’s water.
A full schedule will be announced when applications become available on Feb. 1 at auburnalabama.org/academies. Graduates will walk away with the knowledge of day-to-day operations, the tools to get more involved and a stronger connection with fellow community members and city staff.