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Public Safety
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The Auburn Police Department offers several programs to help prepare and educate Auburn residents. Below, you'll find information about CRASE, the Public Safety Academy and RAD Self Defense.
Learn more about training opportunities for law enforcement personnel.
CRASE Training
CRASE or Civilian Response to Active Attack Events is a free community training provided by Auburn Police Department for those who would like to learn how to best protect themselves in the event of an active attack event. CRASE is delivered in a statistically informed curriculum developed by Texas State University originally designed for businesses, religious organizations, schools and universities.
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Trainings are conducted by Auburn Police officers who are certified CRASE instructors and will provide strategies, guidance and a proven plan for improving survivability in an active shooter event.
Topics included in CRASE:
- Disaster response including civilian response options
- Considerations for conducting drills
- How to assist law enforcement
- How to limit casualties and more
- Oct. 3 from 6-9 p.m. at the Auburn Police Department.
Prior registration is required.
Parental consent is required for participants who are 18 years or younger.
Each member of your party should sign up individually.
For groups larger than 10 or for additional questions regarding CRASE training opportunities, please call 334-501-3110 or email Lt. Darrell Downing at ddowning@auburnalabama.org.
Public Safety Academy
Beginning with the first Citizens' Police Academy in 1995, the program allowed citizens to come into the Auburn Police Department and learn the details of providing services to our community. Over the years, the annual program developed to include all of Auburn's Public Safety Services: Police, Fire and Emergency Management & Communications to re-launch as Auburn's Public Safety Academy in 2008.
Available to civilians in the community who are 19 years or older, the Public Safety Academy is conducted in 10 classes from March to April to cultivate a stronger relationship between Public Safety Services and Auburn's residents.
Each week, a variety of presenters discuss topics ranging from the enforcement of building codes to crime scenes to fire prevention. The final session provides an opportunity to discuss future goals, a presentation from the Public Safety Academy Alumni Association and the Public Safety Academy graduation ceremony. The result is a group of individuals with a better understanding, appreciation and relationship with Auburn Public Safety Services and members in their community.
For questions, please contact Sidney Hancock at shancock@auburnalabama.org and list 'Public Safety Academy' in the subject line.
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2023 Public Safety Academy Class
RAD Self Defense
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RAD or Rape Aggression Defense is a course provided by Auburn University's Department of Campus Safety and Security for female students. This comprehensive program teaches realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women that promotes awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance with a progression to hands-on training and simulation exercises.
RAD is an elective for one hour of class credit and students may sign up when choosing their classes for the upcoming semester. PHED 2200 SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN (1)
For more information, contact Campus Safety and Security at 334-844-8888 or aurad@auburn.edu.