Our entire Sheriff’s Office family is praying for our two teammates who were wounded by gunfire on Tuesday in northwest Harris County.
During this challenging time, we’re grateful for the outpouring of support from the community we serve. And we’re grateful for the countless prayers and positive thoughts from our public safety partners across the region and state. Please continue to keep our injured teammates in your thoughts as they continue to recover. They remain in good spirits and surrounded by loved ones.
Citizens’ Police Academy
Every year, the Sheriff’s Office hosts a Citizens’ Police Academy for residents to learn about the inner workings of our agency. This weeks-long training opportunity is open for all Harris County residents 21 years of age and older.
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. 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.
The academy will feature high-quality, interactive courses led by divisions across our agency. The curriculum will cover several relevant 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 March 31, every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. through May 5, at our training academy in Humble, participants will learn about our programs and services, ask questions, and share feedback with the very leaders entrusted with protecting their community and safeguarding those in our custody.
Apply Online Today
The training is free. Please apply by the deadline, Thursday, March 10.
If you have any questions regarding the application and program, contact our Community Engagement Division at 346-286-3125.
Every Thursday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
March 31-May 5
HCSO Academy
2316 Atascocita Road, Humble, Texas 77396
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 leaders 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 agency 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.