Galveston Police Department
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Citizens Police Academy

Our next class begins January 21st and it’s a great opportunity!

We are pleased to announce that the Galveston Police Department’s 30th Citizens Police Academy will be held at the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church  (3602 Sealy).  Classes will begin on January21st, 2013 and meet each Monday night for 11 weeks, from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. There is no charge for the class or materials.

The Citizens Police Academy offers insight into Officer Recruitment and Training, Criminal Investigation, S.W.A.T., Crime Scene Investigation, the K-9 Unit, Firearms Training, Vice and Narcotics and much, much more.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about Galveston’s Police Department – what they do and why they do it.  This is also a great opportunity to become more involved in your community, network with others throughout the community, and ultimately come together in partnership with your police department to improve your community.

 

Applicants should be 18 years of age or older and either live or work in the City of Galveston. Due to the sensitive subject matter applicants will be subjected to a background check. Participants must attend at least 9 classes to successfully complete the course.

We invite you to enroll in one of the following ways:

Online here.

or

Fill out and mail this form

Application

or

Contact Sgt Destin Sims directly

Ofc 409.765.3606

Fax 409.765.3601

Email: dsims@cityofgalveston.org

Or

By simply stopping by the Justice Center and asking for me. I am usually around between the hours of 10am and 6pm.

 Applicants will be screened for suitability. Our goal is to produce informed citizens. We intend to accept as many applicants as we can reasonably accommodate. I look forward to seeing you.

 Sincerely,

 Sgt Destin Sims #329

Ofc 409.765.3606

Email: dsims@cityofgalveston.org