The City of Plymouth is accepting applications for the 2023 Public Safety Citizens Academy – a free, 12-week course that meets 6-9 p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 21 (no session on Nov. 23).

Each week, a different aspect of public safety will be featured through lectures and hands-on demonstrations about police and fire operations.

The academy is designed to help strengthen the partnership between public safety professionals and the community by sharing information and promoting a better understanding of police and fire services.

Requirements, Application

Applicants must be 18 years or older. They must live, worship, work, volunteer, participate in a community group or own a business in Plymouth. All participants must pass a background check. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Due to limited class size, those who have already participated in the program will be waitlisted to allow for new participants.

The deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 11 or until the class is full.

For more information and to apply, visit plymouthmn.gov/citizensacademy or contact Community Relations Officer Kasey Abukar at kabukar@plymouthmn.gov or 763-509-5135.