Registration is now open for the Auburn Police Department’s Citizens Academy.

Class begins on March 7, and attendance is free of charge, but registration is required as space is limited.

If you have ever been curious regarding the workings of your police department, here is your opportunity to get an unvarnished look at the police department.

The academy consists of 11 Wednesday evening class sessions from 6:30-9:30 and one Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Class graduation will be on May 16. All classes will meet at the Auburn Police Department, 340 E. Main St.

Topics include:

• Department organization

• Patrol operations

• Procedural law regarding arrest, search, and seizure

• Traffic law and enforcement

• 911 dispatch center operations

• Law enforcement recruiting, hiring, and training

• Jail operations

• Investigations of: crimes against persons; property crimes; child abuse; domestic violence; internet crimes against children; homicide; narcotics crimes

• Vehicle pursuits

• Use of force, including TASER

• SWAT operations (including hostage negotiations)

• Civil disturbance response

• Internal affairs investigations

• K9 operations (general patrol and narcotics K9)

• Auburn Municipal Court

• Auburn PD Volunteer Program

The academy is open to any Auburn citizen 18 years or older. Applications are available on the City of Auburn website. Interested persons can apply in one of three ways:

• Online (recommended): Fill out the online application now. It will be emailed directly to the Auburn Police Department

• Mail: Download the application (PDF), fill out, print and mail to the address listed on the application.

• In person: Download the application (PDF) or stop by the police department to pick up an application, fill out, print and drop off at the department located at the Auburn Justice Center during regular business hours.

For further information, call 253-931-3035 or visit www.auburnwa.gov/emergency/police.asp.