Auburn Police Citizen’s Academy runs Sept. 1 through Nov. 10

Auburn Police Department’s Fall Citizen’s Academy runs from Sept. 1 to Nov. 10, 2026.

The Citizen’s Academy consists of interactive classes that meet one evening per week from 6–8 p.m. at the Auburn Police Department at 340 East Main Street, Suite 201 (map below).

The Citizen’s Academy is FREE.

Participants learn about and interact with Police Department employees, everyone from the Chief of Police to detectives and even our beloved K-9’s.

Class topics include:

Patrol Operations
Introduction to Investigations (Both Property Crimes and Persons Crimes)
Bicycle Unit
DUI/Traffic Enforcement
Search and Seizure case law
SWAT operations
Hostage Negotiations
Police Response to Resistance(use of force)
Chaplains and Officer Wellness programs
Animal Control
Public Information Office
K9 training and deployments
Vehicle Pursuits
Community Engagement Programs
Special Investigations Unit (Drug crimes, gun crimes, high violent offenders)

Some topics may change based on personnel available to teach throughout the program.

“We encourage all of your questions and seek to provide an environment where the community can become not only better engaged with our agency but more knowledgeable about the inner workings of law enforcement,” police said. “There is a lot going on these days and public education and collaboration is a continued desire of the Auburn Police Department.”

After attending a minimum of 8 classes you will be scheduled for a ride-along with one of our officers based upon your schedule. You MUST attend 9 of the 12 sessions in order to graduate at the end. If you cannot commit to this, please hold off on signing up and come back for the next Citizen’s Academy when your schedule is more free.

Applicants must pass a background check prior to being admitted to the class.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].