Get Inside Look at Harris County Constable Precinct 5 Operations with Citizens Police Academy This September
Enrollment is now open for the Citizens Police Academy, a highly engaging program provided by the Harris County Constable Precinct 5, as announced by Constable Ted Heap. The Academy, reputed for its comprehensive and transparent approach to law enforcement training, runs for ten weeks and gives citizens a rare glimpse into the life of a deputy.
Participants, referred to as 'cadets', receive hands-on experience and insight into Precinct 5's operations, undergoing extensive training similar to that of the deputies. The course is designed to foster open, informative discussions, covering a wide range of topics such as use-of-force, arrests, firearms training, and handling patrol cars on an emergency vehicle operations course.
Throughout the program, 'cadets' are exposed to the practicalities of making an arrest, dealing with impaired drivers, as well as live scenarios to test their shooting skills using official police firearms. This immersive experience provides an understanding of the dutiful training and commitment undertaken by deputies to protect the Harris County communities.
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The upcoming class schedule, which begins on September 10th, comprises mostly Tuesday night sessions from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is primarily located at the Precinct 5 Command Station at 17423 Katy Freeway near Barker Cypress.
Eligibility for the Citizens Police Academy comes with certain prerequisites. Applicants must be of age 21 or above, possess a valid state-issued DL or ID, have no convictions of Class B crimes or above in the past five years, carry no felony record and no active warrants for arrest, and not be a registered sex offender. Moreover, they must be willing to submit a background check and commit to attending all ten scheduled sessions.
Those interested in this unique opportunity can find more information and registration details on the Harris County Constable Precinct 5 website at constablepct5.com/index.php/citizens-police-academy.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
