Crime & Safety

Williamson County Sheriff's Academy Now Taking Applications From Residents

It's a 20-hour program designed to give county citizens a working knowledge of sheriff's office and criminal justice system.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — The Williamson County Sheriff's Academy is now taking applications from residents interested in learning more about their local law enforcement.

The academy is a 20-hour program designed to give the citizens of Williamson County a working knowledge of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and the criminal justice system. The primary objective of the academy is to foster community relationships and to build a better understanding between citizens and the sheriff’s office through education.

The next class will be staged each Wednesday nights for 10 weeks, with a start date of Sept. 27 and an end date of Dec. 6. Each class will meet at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office located at 508 Rock St. in Georgetown from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Applications must be received by September 11 and hand delivered or mailed to:

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Williamson County Sheriff’s Office
Community Outreach Unit-Sheriff’s Citizen Academy
508 S. Rock Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
Find application click here:
Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Reside or work in Williamson County.
  • Fill out an application and consent to a background check.

Those with questions can call 512-943-1351 or 512-943-1353.

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