What is the South Houston Citizens Academy?
The South Houston Citizens Police Academy is a 12-week course of study. Classes meet one night a week for two hours. The instruction is comprehensive, covering a different area of the South Houston Police Department each week.

What is the purpose?
The South Houston citizen police academy was established in order to promote a better understanding of the South Houston Police Department. Cadets will get a first hand look behind the scenes of how your Police Department operates. One of the goals of this program is through education you will be able to make informed judgments about your police department and its activities. The Police Department intern will become more aware of the feelings and concerns of the community.

Who may attend?
Classes are made up of a cross section of the community. Applicants must either reside or own a business in South Houston and be 21 years old.

If you are interested in attending, please click on the link below, print out the application, and submit it to the department either by mail or in person.
Citizens Academy Application

Although your commitment to the community will be great, the cost for this academy is FREE.