2025 Citizens Academy

Protecting our most vulnerable citizens
Striving for justice for all victims of crime
Making Kaufman County a safer place to live

If you are interested in learning more about the Kaufman County law enforcement and the judicial process, the Citizens Academy is for you!

15-week course – August 5 – November 12, 2025
Tuesdays 6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.
Location: August 5 – September 16 Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office Substation, 1911 Stadium Dr., Forney Texas 75126
September 23 – November 12 Kaufman County Justice Center, 1902 US – 175 Kaufman, Texas 75142
Citizen Academy Flyer
Citizen Academy Itinerary

Contacts:

DA Chief Investigator Mike Holley – 469-376-4791
KSO Investigator Scott Whitaker – 469-595-6725
[email protected]

Application

Applicants must be 21 years of age. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered.

Name (Last, First Middle)

Date of Birth

Street Address

Apartment, suite, etc

City

State/Province

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Work Telephone Number

Home Telephone Number

Texas Driver’s License Number

Are you a resident of Kaufman County?

How long have you been a resident?

Are you employed in Kaufman County?

How long have you been employed in Kaufman County?

Education

High School Graduate?

GED?

Name and location of High School

College Graduate?

Name and location of College attended

Degree & Major

Background

Please explain briefly why you wish to enroll in the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department Citizen Police Academy?

Please list any associations, clubs or organizations you may belong to or be affiliated with

Have you ever been arrested for, convicted of, or cited for an offense other than traffic fines of $200 or less?

Please explain in detail, listing appropriate dates, charges, places and action taken.

References

Present Employer

Supervisor

Your Title

Street Address

Apartment, suite, etc

City

State/Province

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Telephone

Date Hired

Previous Employer

Supervisor

Your Title

Street Address

Apartment, suite, etc

City

State/Province

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Telephone Number

Date Hired

Personal Reference

Street Address

Apartment, suite, etc

City

State/Province

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Telephone Number

Personal Reference

Street Address

Apartment, suite, etc

City

State/Province

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Telephone Number

Emergency contact name

Telephone Number

Relationship

Recommendations

Were you recommended or advised to apply for enrollment to the citizen Police Academy?

By whom were you recommended?

Signature

“I hereby certify that there are no willful misrepresentations, omission or falsifications in the foregoing statements and answers to question. I understand that any omission or false statements on this application shall be sufficient cause for rejection for enrollment or dismissal from the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department Citizen Policy Academy. I understand there is no charge for the Academy and, if selected for enrollment, pledge the time commitment to attend. I further understand that the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a thorough background investigation that may include, but not limited to, any criminal history, employment history and/or personal references”

Applicant Signature

Date