The City of Concord believes in creating partnerships with the residents who live and work in our city. We believe this partnership keeps our quality of life at a high level and allows us to provide the best services possible.
To help build this partnership, City of Concord Communications, Fire, and Police staff are proud to host a Citizen Public Safety Academy each spring. This course allows residents to learn about the functions of Concord's public safety departments, meet staff, and help us evaluate the services we provide. The course is offered to adults aged 18 and older.
The Citizen Public Safety Academy is an eight-week course with classes beginning in mid-February. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
During the course, the Concord Police Department instructs three classes on all functions of the department and gives an in-depth look at its evidence-based community policing philosophy. Three classes are also be taught by Fire Department staff, including presentations on the various services provided as well as how all of us can be safer in our daily lives. One class is scheduled with the Communications Department to explain what happens when you call 911. The eighth week is a graduation dinner to honor academy participants.
Registration Information
The class is limited to 40 participants and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register online. The deadline to register is January 31, 2025. If class capacity is reached before January 31st, you can still sign up to have your name added to a waitlist.
For more information on the Citizen Public Safety Academy, please contact Lindsay Manson, Public Affairs Manager, at 704-920-5210 or by email.
2025 Course Schedule
The 8-week course begins on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 and continues each consecutive Tuesday evening through April 1, 2025. Class is held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each week.
The complete class schedule,with the location for each week, is available online.
Course Instructors
Jimmy Hughes – Chief of Police
Jake Williams – Fire Chief
Bethany Ledwell – Communications Director
19th Citizen Public Safety Academy, Class of 2024
Graduates (in alphabetical order): Ibrahim Abdallah, Diana Almeida, Michel Almeida, Drew Arrowood, Umesh Bandekar, Dan Capron, Safiya Cherry, Trish Cramer, Toni Dickinson, Ganashyam Dontula, Monica Drake, Tammy Drake, Lynne Georgevich, Margaret Gilligan, Linda Jackson, Elizabeth Kirk, Robert Kirk, Linda Lewis Chininga, Rick Lindayen, Ronald Masa, Regan McLean, Corey Meyer, Patricia Servicky, Lorraine Tyson, Stephen Wainstead, Blaze Walker, Caleb Weaver, Ajaree Whaley.