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The Travis County Sheriff's Office offers an opportunity to attend the:
"Travis County Sheriff's Citizens Academy"
Learn about your Sheriff's Office Activities
Discover what it takes to be a Sheriff's Deputy
Experience what goes on behind the Badge
Understand the basics of the laws, court and jail systems
Learn about K9, LakePatrol, SWAT and much more
Get involved and make a difference by giving back to your Community
The Sheriffs Citizens Academy is an approximately 40-hour program,
consisting
of 3 hour evening classes (approximately 13 to 14 weeks)
and at least one
Saturday session.
For more information, contact Community Liaison Sr. Deputy Vince Galloway -
vincente.galloway@co.travis.tx.us
Office Phone: (512) 854-4989
Travis County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Academy Mission
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 the
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 Travis County
Sheriff's Citizens Academy Alumni Association.
Alumni members become our
volunteer base and are often called upon to assist the Sheriff's Office with
special events and projects.
Class size is limited to the first 30 people per class.
Travis County Sheriff'S Citizens Academy
Alumni Association (TCSCAAA)
Graduates of the Travis County Sheriff's Citizens Academy are eligible and are encouraged to join the Alumni Association.
The Alumni Association provides support for the men and women of the Travis
County Sheriff's Office and other Public
Safety Agencies in Central Texas.
TCSCAAA Opportunities:
Act as complainants and "bad guys" during Sheriff’s Personnel
training activities
Provide logistical support for TCSO’s Dive Team, Lake Patrol, SWAT
and Patrol missions.
Assist at command post operations as needed
Assist with clerical work.
Take on special projects to provide support for our Travis County communities
[IE: Citizen’s on Patrol Service (COPS)], Victim Services & others)
Other opportunites include – Assist TCSO with Child Fingerprinting, Auto VIN Etching,
and other
events as assigned.
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