Citizens Police Academy| Fort Bend County is now openThe Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy scheduled to begin in the spring of 2022. Registration is now open and the deadline is December 5, 2021. The program will accept 35 qualified participants for the spring semester. The program consists of two-hour sessions held on 12 consecutive Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The first session will begin on January 13, 2022, and conclude on March 31. The Academy will be held at the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy, 1521 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, Texas directly across the street from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center. The Citizens Police Academy is a resourceful program for members of the community seeking to learn about law enforcement as well as individuals who are considering a career in the field. The focus of the program is to provide an overview of the criminal justice system and various functions of the Sheriff’s Office through classroom presentations and practical hands-on experience. Participants will have an opportunity to tour the Sheriff’s Office, as well as learn about the inner workings of each of the divisions, including Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Detention, 911 Emergency Communications Center, Law Enforcement Training, and Narcotics. Graduates will be able to participate in a ride-along session with a Patrol deputy. Qualified applicants must be 18 years of age and must not have a criminal arrest record. Persons interested in enrolling in the Citizens Police Academy may register online at www.fortbendcountytx .gov/government/depa rtments/administrati on-of-justice/sEmail [email protected] for additional information, or contact the FBCSO Crime Prevention deputies at 281-238-1536 or 281-238-1530.