The King County Sheriff’s Office will host its 911 Citizen’s Academy on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 3511 NE 2nd Street in Renton.

The program educates citizens on the role of 9-1-1 Communications Specialists in the public safety system.

The academy is open to anyone at least 18 years old, with no felony convictions, but must live or work in King County.

Applications are being accepted now, but space is limited and completed applications should be turned in by Wednesday, Sept. 24. Applications are available on the King County Sheriff’s Office website:  http://www.kingcounty.gov/safety/sheriff/Enforcement/911Center/2012CitzensAcademy.aspx.