Applications are now being accepted for residents who want to learn about the internal workings of the 911 emergency dispatch center at the King County Sheriff’s Office’s upcoming 911 Citizen’s Academy. It will be held at the Regional Communications Center, located at 3511 NE 2nd Street in Renton, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27.

This one day class includes topic such as the history of 911 and “how citizens can help 911 help them.” There will also be a tour of the KCSO 911 Center.

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