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Citizen’s Academy

Four Week Citizen’s Academy

While attending the Safeguard Palm Beach Police and Fire Citizen’s Academy, participants will learn about law enforcement, public safety, and how the Palm Beach Police and Fire Departments work collaboratively with its citizens to keep our community peaceful and safe.

Program Experience

Over the course of four weeks, participants meet and get to know some of the men and women who work at the Town of Palm Beach Police and Fire Rescue Departments, and learn about public safety straight from the source. 

Sessions with the Police Department include: Hands-on opportunities and participation in interactive crime scene investigations, ride-alongs in police cars and on the police boat, a tour of the County jail, Response to Resistance, TASER deployment and firearm safety sessions.

Logo Town of Palm Beach Fire Rescue in color.

The Fire Rescue Department will lead sessions that highlight education about water supply and pumping, hoseline drills, vehicle extrication, truck operation, safe usage of fire extinguishers, along with safe CPR, AED, water safety and rescue procedures.

At the end of the academy, participants will have a greater understanding of public safety operations and will become a part of the Palm Beach Police and Fire Rescue Departments’ “family”

The program will conclude with a Graduation Ceremony on the last day of the program, where graduates and their families will enjoy a ceremony and celebratory dinner.

Participant Requirements

  • Must be an adult that attends all four sessions of the Academy
  • Be a resident or business owner in the Town of Palm Beach
  • Participation fee of $250 payable to The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation

Citizen’s Academy

Dates and details below.

For more information, please contact us.

Real Experiences for Real Impact

I have to tell you, this was one of the more enlightening experiences I’ve ever had… the training is so vast… it is the envy of every community.

Jerry Zaro

I’ve been actively telling every person I know to sign up for the Academy, because it was such a great experience… So I highly encourage everybody to find the time if they can. I can’t stop talking about it.

Ashley Lickle O’Neil

We are the luckiest community in the world to have the Palm Beach Police and Fire department, and I’m their biggest fan. So it’s been it’s been the best experience. It’s been great!

Rachel Rogers Supple

I [had an] amazing experience at the Fire Station Citizen’s Academy. Everyone was beyond kind and ever so informative. I have always had a healthy respect and admiration for Firefighters but now have a much greater understanding of the incredible and vast degree of work you all do. I can’t wait for the next classes; you and your teams are beyond awesome! This experience of the Citizen’s Academy is truly life changing.

Carl (David)

[It] was interesting and entertaining and the group was quite surprised and impressed with the myriad of functions the fire department responds to and is responsible for. Well Done. We all look forward to our next session and tearing those cars up.

Jack McDonald Former Mayor of Palm Beach

I enjoyed every minute of our six-week course. I owe much gratitude to the foundation, Palm Beach Police Department and Palm Beach Fire Department. A special thanks to our police officers and firefighters. Their knowledge, work ethic, bravery and dedication is beyond measure… [the] citizens of Palm Beach should be aware how lucky we are to have the finest police and fire departments in the country. They are out there protecting us day and night.

Arnold Sheer Palm Beach

Citizen’s Academy 2027

Class #25 – Returning Spring 2027
  • Wednesday, February 18th – 1pm-5pm (lunch at 12:30pm)
  • Wednesday, February 25th – 1pm-5pm (lunch at 12:30pm)
  • Wednesday, March 4th – 1pm-5pm (lunch at 12:30pm)
  • Wednesday, March 11th – 1pm-5pm (lunch at 12:30pm)
  • Wednesday, March 11th – 6pm-8pm - Graduation Ceremony at the Mandel Recreation Center

The Citizen’s Academy will be returning in Spring 2027. Join the top community public safety education program for adults in Palm Beach!

To qualify for the program, you must be a resident or business owner in the Town of Palm Beach, FL. If you are interested in joining the academy, please contact us at 561-508-3547 or email samantha@pbpf.us.

For more information about Citizen’s Academy or Safeguard Palm Beach, please contact Samantha at 561-508-3547 or samantha@pbpf.us.

Application Form

Accepting until the closing date, or until full, with acceptances on a case-by-case basis. We will let you know when your application has been accepted.

Upon completion, please return the application packet to:
Samantha at samantha@pbpf.us
or
Safeguard Palm Beach
139 N. County Road, Suite 26
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 508-3547

Application is not complete until the waivers are completed and returned.