The Public Safety Citizens Academy is geared toward expanding public knowledge of the Plymouth Police and Fire Departments and is free for participants. The academy helps strengthen the partnership between public safety professionals and the community by sharing information and promoting a better understanding of public safety services. Each week, a different aspect of the Public Safety Department is featured through lectures and hands-on demonstrations. The fall program begins Thursday, Sept. 17, and applications are due by Monday, Aug. 10. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by the deadline. Late applications may be considered if space remains available.

Class schedule

• Participants will attend twelve weekly sessions in the Fall/Winter
• Sessions are held 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Thursdays (excluding holidays)

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have a connection to Plymouth by meeting a requirement to live, worship, work, volunteer, participate in a community group, or own a business in the city. All participants must pass a background check. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Participants who have already participated in the program in a previous year will be waitlisted until new registrants are first considered due to limited class size.