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HPD Prepares for 2005 Citizens Police Academy
01-12-2005

The Houston Citizens Police Academy is currently accepting applications for class #34 which begins February 17, 2005.

The class will be made up of a cross section of Houston's diverse community. Homemakers, laborers, professionals, students, ministers, business, civic, and social leaders are encouraged to apply for admission. The minimum age for enrollment is 21 and you must work or live in the City of Houston to be eligible to attend.

The HCPA presents a look at the internal operations, values and philosophy of the Houston Police Department. The objective of the HCPA is to provide information to the citizens who attend so they may make informed judgements about the police department and police activity.

The 11 - week academy meets every Thursday from 7pm to 10pm. Instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, tours, hands-on exercises and a mandatory ride-a-long. The class is limited to 30 citizens and fills up quickly.

For further information, contact Officer L. Ediger at the Houston Police Department Public Affairs Division at (713) 308-3200.

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For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.