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Allison Blankenship

Allison Blankenship

director of city relations

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The City of Auburn offers opportunities for residents to learn more about their local government in the form of two academies — the Public Safety Academy and the Citizens’ Academy. These academies give residents the opportunity to gain a better understanding of their City and build relationships with staff and fellow community members.

Both academies kick off in the spring. Learn more and find applications below.

Citizens' Academy

Applications are now CLOSED for the 2025 Citizens' Academy. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application by March.

Residents should only apply if they plan to attend the majority of the sessions and will miss no more than two sessions. The program is open to all Auburn residents who are at least 19 years old. Space is limited. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application by March.

2025 SCHEDULE:

  • Session 1: Thursday, March 20
  • Session 2: Tuesday, April 22
  • Session 3: Wednesday, May 14
  • Session 4: Thursday, June 26
  • Session 5: Thursday, July 17
  • Session 6: Thursday, August 21
  • Session 7: Thursday, September 25

The Citizens' Academy launched in 2022 and provides a behind-the-scenes look at all City departments. Its purpose is to inspire an engaged citizenry by strengthening the relationship between residents and their local government and providing a deeper understanding of City operations through departmental visits, hands-on activities and candid conversations.

Participants will graduate with the knowledge of day-to-day operations, the tools to get more involved and a stronger connection with fellow community members and City staff across all departments.

Public Safety Academy

Applications are now CLOSED for the 2025 Public Safety Academy!

Beginning with the first Citizens' Police Academy in 1995, the program allowed citizens to come into the Auburn Police Department and learn the details of providing services to our community. Over the years, the annual program developed to include all of Auburn's Public Safety Services: Police, Fire and Emergency Management & Communications to re-launch as Auburn's Public Safety Academy in 2008.

Available to civilians in the community who are 19 years or older, the program is conducted in ten classes from March to April to cultivate a stronger relationship between Public Safety Services and Auburn's residents.

Each week, a variety of presenters will discuss topics ranging from the enforcement of building codes to crime scenes to fire prevention. The final session provides an opportunity to discuss future goals, a presentation from the Public Safety Academy Alumni Association and the Public Safety Academy graduation ceremony. The result is a group of individuals with a better understanding, appreciation and relationship with Auburn Public Safety Services and members in their community.

2025 PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY DATES AND TIMES:

  • March 6, 2025 | 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • March 20, 2025 | 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • March 27, 2025 | 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • March 29, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • April 3, 2025 | 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • April 10, 2025 | 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • April 17, 2025 | 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • April 19, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • April 24, 2025 | 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • April 29, 2025 | 6 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.