Every year, the Sheriff’s Office hosts a Citizens’ Police Academy for residents to learn about the inner workings of our agency. There are two upcoming weeks-long training opportunities – one course that is open for all residents and another course specially tailored for seniors. These experiences are part of our ongoing efforts to involve and engage you and your neighbors in a deeper way through a firsthand look at how we are supporting and serving you daily.
At the Sheriff’s Office, we pride ourselves on working with our community to keep our neighborhoods safe. We recognize the invaluable impact you have on public safety and Harris County’s future.
Both academies will be virtual this year for everyone’s safety but will feature the same high-quality, interactive courses and experiences residents have come to expect and enjoy.
For the course open to all residents, our Community Engagement Division has tapped speakers from divisions across our agency who will cover several critical topics:
- Patrol and traffic enforcement
- 911 and non-emergency communication
- Homicide investigations
- Cybercrime safety
- Mental health and wellness
- Animal education and laws
- Jail procedures
- Internal affairs investigations
Starting April 1, every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. through May 13, participants will learn about our programs and services and the local criminal justice system, ask questions, and share feedback with the very leaders entrusted with protecting their community and safeguarding those in our custody.
APPLY TODAY
The training is free. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older and a Harris County resident. Please apply by the deadline, Friday, March 19. Spacing is limited to 60 participants.
If you have any questions regarding the application and program, contact our Community Engagement Division at 713-759-9454.
Silver Citizens’ Police Academy
This virtual academy is dedicated to increasing awareness about issues that affect older adults and ways we can support them.
We will share helpful resources and safety advice specifically tailored for those 65 years and older. We’ll encourage them to stay involved in their communities and to take precautions to reduce their vulnerability to certain crimes, such as mugging, scams, and fraud.
Starting March 16, every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. through April 1, Silver Citizens’ Police Academy participants will learn about:
- Fraud and scams
- Romance scams
- Living life online
- 911 and non-emergency communication
- Animal education and laws
REGISTER TODAY
Register by the approaching deadline, Monday, March 8.
We know that a strong neighborhood depends on strong relationships. Our goals are for academy graduates to feel empowered with knowledge and to feel closer to us. They’ll know when and who to call and what resources to lean into when needed. They’ll share their experience with others and take an active role in building a safer, more caring community with their neighbors.
Stay connected with us by following our patrol districts on Twitter and our agency on Nextdoor. Our social media presence will keep you plugged in on everything from breaking news and missing persons alerts to personal safety tips and unit spotlights.
A safe and compassionate community requires constant attention, care, and collaboration. Thank you for your partnership and for joining us on this journey.