Hays County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Academy Accepting Enrollment

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is taking applications for the 2016 Summer Junior Deputy Academy. There will be two separate Academies, one for west-side Hays County residents and one for east.  The academies will run Tuesday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

 

Wimberley: June 21 through June 23 – Wimberley Community Center, 14069 RR 12

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  JUNE 7, 2016

 

Kyle: July 26 through July-28 – Wallace Middle School, 1500 West Center Street

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 12, 2016

 

There are a limited number of seats available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Members of the Sheriff’s Office will introduce the cadets to various functions of law enforcement including patrol, SWAT, crisis negotiation, criminal investigations, crime scene, and community services. The cadets will also have an opportunity to meet “Rocky”, the K9 unit of the Sheriff’s Office. Other first responders, Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services, will also be on hand to demonstrate their services and related equipment. Other presentations will be made by the Greater San Marcos Youth Council and Pedernales Electric Cooperative who will present a segment on electrical safety.

 

The cadets will tour the Sheriff’s Office, a local fire station, and the Commemorative Air Museum in San Marcos.  The Cadets will also have an opportunity to meet with Sheriff Gary Cutler.

 

The Junior Deputy Academy is open to all children who reside in Hays County and are between the ages of 8-10. Applications are available on our Sheriff’s Office website, Facebook page or may be obtained by contacting Irene Hernandez  by email: Irene.hernandez@co.hays.tx.us or Deputy Stephen Traeger by email: stephen.traeger@co.hays.tx.us or at 512-393-7373.

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