Phone: 854-9728.The primary objective
of the academy is to build a better understanding between citizens and the Sheriff's Office through education. It is further hoped that the Academy will increase public awareness, dispel suspicions and misconceptions, and increase Sheriff's Office and community rapport. At the same time the Sheriff's Office becomes aware of the feelings and the community from the participants' interaction and input.
The instructors
of this academy are the supervisors and deputies who work in the areas being taught and their instructions will give participants insight into the day to day operations of the Sheriff's Office. In return class instructors receive direct feedback from class participants on the effects the Sheriff's Office has on their lives.
There are two classes per year. The spring session is on Tuesday nights and the fall session is on Thursday nights. Each class is usually from 7:00PM unit 10:00PM each night
There are some extracurricular
activities that you will be involved in during the academy. There is a complete tour of the correctional system on one Saturday during the course, a ride along with a patrol deputy for their shift as an observer, and a chance to see and use the computerized firearm training system that is used by Travis County Deputies in their yearly firearms training.
The requirements are simple. You must fill out an application and consent to a background check. All applicants must be at least (18) years of age and either reside, or work in Travis County. Those
person with felony convictions, or who are currently on probation, and anyone who has been convicted for any offense involving moral turpitude are not eligible.
Once you graduate
you are encouraged to become a member of the
