UPDATE, Feb. 16: Applications for both Citizens' Academy and Public Safety Academy will close on Monday, Feb. 19. More information and links to apply are available at auburnalabama.org/academies.

Jan. 24: AUBURN, Ala.- The City of Auburn is 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.

These academies give residents the opportunity to gain a better understanding of their City and build relationships. Applications will be open Feb. 5-19 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 gives residents a chance to explore the ins and outs of all the City's Public Safety services, including Police, Fire and Emergency Management & Communications.

The 2024 academy will include 10 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 graduation and a presentation from the Public Safety Academy Alumni Association.

2024 Public Safety Academy Schedule:

March 7, 6-8:30 p.m.
March 14, 6-8:30 p.m.
March 21, 6-8:30 p.m.
March 23, 9-12 p.m.
March 28, 6-8:30 p.m.
April 4, 6-8:30 p.m.
April 11, 6-8:30 p.m.
April 13, 9-12 p.m.
April 18, 6-8:30 p.m.
April 23, 6-8 p.m.

Citizens’ Academy
Citizens’ Academy provides a behind-the-scenes look at all City departments through seven daylong sessions starting in March and ending in September. The 2024 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.

2024 Citizens' Academy Schedule:

Session 1 - March 20
Session 2 - April 18
Session 3 - May 14
Session 4 - June 20
Session 5 - July 24
Session 6 - Aug. 21
Session 7 - Sept. 19