±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Blue River PSI Alumni & Anniversary Reunion
September 25, 2026
5 - 7 p.m.
±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Blue River Public Safety Institute
This event is open to all PSI alumni, students, staff, faculty, and their families.
Join us as we celebrate the 30th and 25th anniversaries of the Public Safety Institute. This reunion also supports scholarship funding for future recruits, firefighters, EMS personnel and paramedics who will carry the profession forward.
The reunion is free to attend. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Train for police, fire, EMT or paramedic careers at ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Blue River
Choose from degrees and certificates at the academy in Police Science, Fire Science Technology, EMS/Paramedic programs, continuing education and fire testing services.
The Public Safety Institute is one of the Midwest's best training academy for peace officers, firefighters and paramedics. For example the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø Fire Academy is accredited and offers training authorized by the state of Missouri's Division of Fire Safety. Additionally, the police academy has provided certified training since 1996.
In addition to training students to become peace officers and firefighters, the Public Safety Institute offers continuing education required for current peace officers and firefighters.
Choose your public safety path
at ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø's Public Safety Institute
Goal |
Start Here |
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| I want to become a peace officer |  |
±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø Police Science Certificate |
| I want to become a police officer | |
±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø Police Science/Police Academy |
| I want to become a firefighter | |
±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø Fire Science Technology/Fire Academy |
| I want to become an emergency medical technician (EMT) | |
±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø EMT Classes in one semester |
| I want to become a paramedic | |
±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø Certificate or A.A.S. degree |
| I already work in public safety | |
Continuing education credits at ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø's PSI |
| I need fire testing | |
CPAT testing |
Why students across Kansas City choose ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Blue River PSI
- Public safety training at ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Blue River in Independence, Missouri
- Police, fire, EMT and paramedic career pathways in one location
- Programs connected to state certification or licensure pathways
- Hands-on training environments and public safety instructors with real-world experience
- Continuing education for current police and fire professionals at KC's state-of-the-science facility
Explore your options at the Public Safety Institute
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The ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Blue River Public Safety Institute trains students for police, fire, EMT and paramedic careers. It also provides continuing education and fire testing services for current public safety professionals.
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The Public Safety Institute is located at ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø's Blue River campus in Independence, Mo. and has specialized facilities, training labs and a driving course for students.
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Yes! Students interested in public safety careers can use the PSI page to compare police, fire, EMT and paramedic pathways and choose the program that fits their career goal.
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Yes- absolutely. Click on your chosen path for more information on accreditation, certifications and authorizations our classes and programs.
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±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø offers pathways in Police Science, Fire Science Technology, EMT, Paramedic, and public safety continuing education. Click on links below for more information on your path!