The Auburn Police Department is now accepting applications for its Spring Citizens Academy, a free 12-week program designed to foster community engagement and provide insight into law enforcement operations.
The academy will run from Mar. 4 to May 20, 2025, with classes held weekly from 6–8 p.m.
Participants will meet once a week to 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.
The program also offers a ride-along experience with an officer upon completion of at least eight classes.
Applicants must pass a background check and commit to attending at least nine of the 12 sessions to graduate.
The application deadline is Feb. 15.
Interested individuals can apply online at the city’s official website here.
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