Vision

Our vision is to create a public safety academy that prepares the next generation of fire service, police, and law enforcement professionals to be highly skilled, ethical, and compassionate leaders who are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of their communities.

Mission

Our mission is to provide a comprehensive and innovative public safety education program that combines academic rigor with hands-on training, real-world experience, and personalized mentorship. We aim to instill in our students the knowledge, skills, and values they need to excel in their careers and to make a positive impact on their communities.

Core Values

Our core values are integrity, professionalism, respect, teamwork, and community service. We believe that these values are essential for building a culture of excellence, accountability, and compassion within our academy and among our graduates.

About Us

Welcome to The PUBLIC SAFETY LEARDERSHIP ACADEMY

Our public safety leadership academy educates future fire service, police, and law enforcement professionals to be skilled, ethical, and compassionate leaders. The program emphasizes academic rigor, practical training, mentorship, and community service, focusing on leadership development and ethics.

Youth in the central city community can participate in activities such as leadership training, character development, anti-bullying, drug and gang prevention, and fire safety education.

The academy offers coaching, mentorship, and training from active and retired public safety officials, with a summer camp for firefighting and law enforcement.

Elementary and high school students are the target age groups for mentoring and coaching opportunities.

Eddie Burns Sr
President/CEO

Program Elements Overview

1. Academic Curriculum

Our program will provide a comprehensive academic curriculum that covers the essential knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in public safety. This will include courses in criminal justice, emergency management, fire science, firefighting, emergency medicine and other related fields.

2. Practical Training

In addition to academic coursework, our program will provide hands-on training in real-world settings. This will include simulations, drills, and exercises that prepare students for the challenges they will face in their careers.

3. Mentorship

Our program will provide personalized mentorship to each student, pairing them with experienced professionals who can provide guidance and support throughout their education and career.

4. Community Service:

We believe that public safety professionals have a responsibility to serve their communities. To instill this value in our students, our program will provide opportunities for community service and engagement.

5. Leadership Development:

Our program will emphasize the development of leadership skills, including communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and emotional intelligence. We believe that strong leadership is essential for effective public safety management and service.

6. Ethics and Professionalism:

Our program will emphasize the importance of ethical behavior, integrity, and professionalism in public safety. We will provide training in ethical decision-making, conflict resolution, and cultural competency to prepare our graduates to work effectively with diverse populations.