Citizens Public Safety Academy

The Lancaster Fire and Police Departments have combined their efforts to offer a unique training opportunity for citizens and city employees of Lancaster, Texas. Become a Public Safety Ambassador today!

This academy is FREE to all participants! Citizens Public Safety Academy is designed for persons living in or working for the City of Lancaster who wish to learn more about the Lancaster Fire and Police Departments. Applications are available at the link below or at the Lancaster Public Safety Building. Spaces are limited! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity; submit your application today!

Sessions

A 8-week course that meets one night per week
Every Thursday from 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.

Topics Covered

Emergency Communications
Emergency Medical Services
Vehicle Extraction
Live Burn
Home safety prevention
And much more…

Class style

Our instructors use a variety of methods to help you learn, including:

Hands-on exercises/scenarios
Lectures/Demonstrations
Tours

Applying for the academy program

Click here to submit an application to join the 2025 Citizens Public Safety Academy

Attention: Call 972 -218- 2720
Lancaster Police Department
Public Safety Building
100 Craig Shaw Memorial Parkway
Lancaster, TX 75134

Who can join the academy program?

Residents of Lancaster, TX
Must be 18 or older
Must pass a background check
No felony convictions will be accepted

Instructors

Learn directly from the officers and staff who work in the Lancaster Police Department & Fire Department. Topics may be lead by:

Chief of Police/Chief of Fire
Crime Prevention Specialist
Certified Citizen Response to Active Shooter Event Instructor
Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Instructor
Patrol Officers
Firemen
Emergency Medical Technicians
Dispatch Officers
Emergency Communication Superintendent
And more…