The Citizens Police Academy is a joint effort between the Beaumont Police Department, the Pt. Arthur Police Department, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department and the Lamar Institute of Technology. The curriculum spans 13 weeks and exposes all attendees to various aspects of law enforcement. There are 13 Thursday night classes which generally run from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. each night and two Saturday morning sessions. You must be at least 18 years of age and live or work in Jefferson County to apply. There is no charge for the course. A maximum of 36 students are allowed in the session.

Applications may be obtained from the Beaumont Police Department, Pt. Arthur Police Department and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department or by clicking here (PDF format). For more information, call 409-880-3812.

The next Citizen's Police Academy class will begin August 28, 2008, and run through November 20, 2008.

After you complete the Citizens Police Academy, you then become eligible to join the Tri-Agency Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association which is now 200 members strong and growing. There are additional training, community service and friendship opportunities in this organization. For additional information on the Citizens Police Academy and/or the Tri-Agency Citizens Academy Alumni Association, you can e-mail Alumni Association President, Walter Miller at geg228@aol.com.