The Academy's goal is to provide an innovative environment that helps students develop values, self-discipline and the academic and life skills needed to achieve success in college or in the career of their choice.

The Academy will offer students in grades 6 through 12 an academic curriculum and hands-on experiences and field training that will enable them to successfully further their education or pursue a career in the field of law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical services, public safety communications, corrections, or homeland security along with:

• Helping public safety officials recruit and retain highly motivated and highly qualified candidates
• Providing students with academic, safety courses and field experiences in their chosen area
• Preparing students for a public service career, enable them to pursue a career in their chosen field, or continue their education at the college level
• Assisting students in obtaining an associate degree or a bachelor's degree in their chosen field of study from an accredited college or university
• Helping students develop the leadership, cooperative and communication skills that are vital to a successful career in public safety

Through partnerships with municipal, state, and federal emergency agencies, Academy students will receive hands-on training along with a high-quality academic curriculum. The Academy will also give students in grades 10 through 12 the opportunity to take free college-level courses. Upon graduation, students can continue their education at the college level or enter their field of choice. Our goal is to help them obtain an associate degree or a bachelor's degree in their chosen field of study from an accredited college or university.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and physical fitness are also significant components of the Academy's philosophy. The Academy will also emphasize cooperative learning standards that include listening, communication, problem solving, participation, helping and encouraging others, self responsibility, critical thinking, and leadership.