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 Feb. 1-15 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.

2023 Public Safety Academy Schedule:

March 16, 6-8:30 p.m.
March 23, 6-8:30 p.m.
March 30, 6-8:30 p.m.
April 1, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
April 6, 6-8:30 p.m.
April 13, 6-8:30 p.m.
April 15, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
April 20, 6-8:30 p.m.

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.

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.

2023 Citizens' Academy Schedule:

Session 1 - Wednesday, March 15
Session 2 - Thursday, April 20
Session 3 - Tuesday, May 23
Session 4 - Thursday, June 22
Session 5 - Wednesday, July 26
Session 6 - Thursday, Aug. 24
Session 7 - Tuesday, Sept. 26