The Placer County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free safety awareness class for business owners, managers, and employees to help them keep their businesses and themselves safe.

The class will be Feb. 9 from 6-8pm at the Auburn Justice Center, 2929 Richardson Drive in Auburn. The presenter is Deputy Zach Poiesz, a problem-oriented policing deputy. He deals with chronic nuisance problems in the greater Auburn area and is offering this class in response to business and safety concerns.

Topics covered will include: how to safely open for business at the start of the day; front counter safety; attention during breaks and lunch; banking precautions; closing safeguards; and introduction to the “Run, Hide, Fight” philosophy.