Auburn, Ala. - The City of Auburn Public Safety Department will accept applications for the 2013 Citizens Public Safety Academy until Thursday, February 28 when the academy begins. The program is free and offered to area citizens ages 18 and older. Activities range from presentations provided by Public Safety officials to “hands-on” events that allow participants to experience firearms training, ride-alongs, fire prevention and emergency medical response.

The 2013 Auburn Public Safety Academy begins Thursday, February 28, 2013. The nine-week academy will be held on Thursday evenings, with two Saturday morning sessions. A full schedule is available online at www.auburnalabama.org.

The final session focuses on future goals for Auburn's Public Safety Department and includes an alumni association presentation. On May 2, 2013, the academy will conclude with the graduation of a group of citizens with a better understanding of public safety in their community.

If you are interested in participating in the Auburn Public Safety Academy or know someone who is,  you may complete and return the application available at www.auburnalabama.org. You can also contact Captain Tommy Carswell by calling 501-3122 or emailing tcarswell@auburnalabama.org with “Public Safety Academy” in the subject line. Applications are also available in the Auburn Public Safety building at 161 North Ross Street during normal business hours.