Presented biannually in the spring and fall, the free two-month program features informative and entertaining instruction on topics ranging from crime prevention, patrol procedures, traffic enforcement, accident investigation to fire/arson investigation, rescue operations, SWAT, K-9, and Emergency Preparedness.

Instructors include representatives from public education, recruitment, hiring, training, fire prevention, investigations, code enforcement, EMS/Medic One, suppression, special operations, technical rescue, and hazardous materials.

Participants should have an interest in public safety, law, local government, and community affairs, and must be accepted into the program. Classes are limited to 20 participants. Classes meet at the Redmond Public Safety Building, 8701 160th Ave. NE., 10 consecutive Wednesdays from 6:30-9:15 p.m. and on two Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

To apply or request more information, contact Vic Beyer at  425-556-2545. Applications are available for pickup in the Public Safety Building Records Division.