It’s week three of the Houston
Police Department’s Citizens’ Police Academy. For ten weeks, 30 Houstonians will
learn how HPD handles investigations, calls from citizens, and dangerous
situations.
Last week’s class involved a
visit to the Houston Emergency Center (HEC) where participants met with call
takers to learn how emergency calls come in, and are prioritized and
dispatched.
Tonight, members of Class 54 take
their class on the road and have a chance to meet with HPD’s DWI officers to
learn what happens once an officer first observes a suspected drunk
driver. Participants will learn about the tools and training these
specialized officers use to help keep our city’s streets and highways safe.
The Citizens’ Police Academy was
started in 1989 with a goal of giving citizens from all walks of life a working
knowledge of how HPD operates. It stresses the importance of citizens
partnering with police to prevent and fight crime throughout the city.
For more information, go to HERE.
