The City of Concord is the 10th largest city in North Carolina, the 7th fastest growing in the country, and continues to rank among the safest and best places in America to live and raise a family. Join the free Citizen Public Safety Academy for a behind the scenes look at how our police, fire, and communications departments work together to help create the safe, desirable neighborhoods that has everyone talking and making the move to Concord.
Registration for the Citizen Public Safety Academy is available online through January 31, 2025. Residents must be at least 18 years old to participate. The class size is limited to 40 participants and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning February 11 and continuing through April 1.
During the 8-week program, residents go behind the scenes with our public safety departments to gain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for all they do to create safe communities where families and businesses can thrive. During the course, participants will spend three weeks with the nationally accredited Concord Police Department, three weeks with the ISO Class 1 Concord Fire Department, and spend one week with the Communications Department, which includes the city’s 911 call center and fiber network management.
For more information and to register, visit concordnc.gov/publicsafetyacademy.