Hays County Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications For The 2018 Citizens Sheriff’s Academy January 12, 2018

The objective of the Citizens Academy is to build a better understanding between citizens and the Sheriff’s Office through education.

Sheriff Gary Cutler is pleased to announce that the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy is now accepting applications for the 2018 class.

The course will start on February 22, 2018. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy is a 45-hour program designed to give the citizens of Hays County a working knowledge of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and the criminal justice system; as it works in Hays County.

This free program includes 12 weeks of instruction by Hays County Sheriff’s Office staff and other guest speakers. Classes are held on Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

The objective of the Citizens Academy is to build a better understanding between citizens and the Sheriff’s Office through education. The academy will help increase public awareness, dispel suspicions, misconceptions, and increase Sheriff’s Office and community relations and rapport.

Consequently, the Sheriff’s Office becomes aware of the feelings and concerns of the community from the participants through interaction. The instructors of this academy are the supervisors, deputies, and correction officers who work in the areas being taught, and their training will give participants insight into the day -to-day operations of the Sheriff’s Office. In return, class instructors receive direct feedback from the class participants on the effects the Sheriff’s Office has on their lives.

Students will have the opportunity to tour the Hays County Jail, Communications Center, Juvenile Detention Center, and the Government Center. Students will also have an opportunity to ride along with a deputy as an observer during a regular patrol shift.

Class size is limited to 25 people per class so it is important to get your application i n early. Applications can be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office or by emailing Deputy Stephen Traeger at stephen.traeger@co.hays.tx.us. Application may also be downloaded on our website, http://www.co.hays.tx.us/sheriff.aspx. Applications must be received on or before February 15, 2017.

Those persons with felony convictions, or who are currently on parole, probation, or anyone who has been convicted for any offense involving moral turpitude are not eligible to attend. Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and either reside, or work, in Hays County.

For questions regarding the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy, please contact the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Division or Deputy Stephen Traeger at 512- 393-7373 or via email at stephen.traeger@co.hays.tx.us. To apply for the Citizens Academy complete the application and mail, fax, or email it to:

Hays County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Division Attention: Stephen Traeger 1307 Uhland Road

San Marcos, Texas 78666 Phone: 512-393-7373

Fax: 512 393-7879

stephen.traeger@co.hays.tx.us