For the Reporter

Registration is open for Auburn Police Department’s Citizens Academy, beginning March 4.

Space is limited and preregistration is required.

Evening sessions will explore the inner workings of the police department and give citizens direct, candid, first-hand information regarding this important city public safety function.

The academy consists of 13 Wednesday classes from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Classes begin March 4 and graduation is May 27.

Most classes will meet at the Auburn Police Department, 340 E. Main St., Suite 201. Topics include:

• Department organization
• Patrol operations
• Procedural law regarding arrest, search and seizure
• Traffic laws and enforcement
• 911 dispatch center operations
• Law enforcement recruiting, hiring, and training
• SCORE Tour and 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)
• Local court system
• Community Emergency Response Team
•  Auburn PD Volunteer Program

The Citizens Academy is free of charge to any Auburn citizen 18 years or older. Interested persons can apply online (recommended) or download the application (PDF) here.

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

For further information, call 253-804-3124.