Lake Mary Announces Public Safety Academy for Residents | The Locally Times
The 11-week program for residents was announced February 11 with a February 23 registration deadline, creating a 12-day sign-up window for the limited-space course.
### Academy Aims to Connect Residents with First Responders The City of Lake Mary has announced a Police & Fire Public Safety Citizens Academy, following a previous report by The Locally Times on the city’s intent to offer such a program. According to a civic alert posted to the city's website on February 11, 2026, the academy’s stated goal is to provide participants with an understanding of the daily work of police officers and firefighters. The announcement described the program as an opportunity for residents to ask questions and interact with first responders through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on activities. ### Schedule and Structure The 11-week academy was scheduled for Wednesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, running from March 4 to May 13, 2026. Sessions were set to alternate between two municipal locations: the Lake Mary Police Department and Fire Department Station 37. Eligibility was restricted to individuals who either reside or own a business within the City of Lake Mary. The public posting did not include a detailed schedule outlining which topics would be covered at each session. ### Short Registration Window and Missing Information The February 11 announcement established a registration deadline of February 23, 2026, giving applicants a 12-day period to sign up. The city posting noted that space was limited but did not specify the maximum number of participants or the selection criteria if applications exceeded capacity. Publicly available documents do not contain information regarding the program's budget or funding source. The online alert provided a QR code and a web address for registration, but the URL was truncated in the posting. City records do not yet show the number of residents who registered for or completed the program. The announcement also did not specify what metrics the city will use to measure the academy's success or if it plans to offer the program in the future.