Ever wondered what it’s really like to work in law enforcement? This fall, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office (FBCSO) is giving residents a chance to step inside the world of policing with its Fall 2025 Citizens Police Academy, now open for online applications.
The 11-week program runs from September 4 through November 20, 2025, meeting Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy in Richmond. There’s no cost to attend, but spots are limited to 35 participants, so early applications are encouraged before the August 25 deadline.
The Citizens Police Academy isn’t your typical lecture series. Participants will hear directly from division commanders and program managers, tour multiple Sheriff’s Office facilities—including the Detention Center, Patrol Division, and 9-1-1 Communications Center—and see firsthand how investigations, narcotics enforcement, and homeland security operations work…