Universities & Colleges
Recruited in 2018
Abilene Christian University
Angelo State University
Baylor University
Hardin Simmons University
Midwestern State
University
Prairie View A&M
University (HBCU)
Sam Houston State
University
Stephen F. Austin University
Tarleton State University
Tarrant County College
Texas Christian University
Texas State University
Texas Wesleyan University
Texas Women’s University
University of Central
Oklahoma
University of North Texas
University of North Texas –
Dallas
One of the top priorities that
Police Chief Will Johnson has instituted
throughout his tenure is a focus on
diversifying the overall makeup of the
department. Since July 2012, 60% of
all academy classes represent either
a racial or gender protected class
going back to Academy Class 45.
Additionally, 25% of hired candidates
were female. “You have to be
intentional in diversity efforts. Everyone
will say that they support diversity but
the measure of success is in the final
numbers that we see significant gains
in,” said Police Chief Will Johnson.
Once a recruit officer is hired, they
attend an eight-month basic police
academy where they receive over 32
weeks of instruction in a variety of topic
areas which exceed state mandates
and integrate department values and
initiatives. Upon graduation, recruit
officers are commissioned and assigned
to field training with a training officer
for approximately 18 weeks before
being placed into a patrol capacity
by themselves. This nearly year-long
training program provides the greatest
opportunity to provide exceptional
services to our community.
University of Texas –
Arlington
University of Texas –
San Antonio
University of Texas – Tyler
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