Program Requirements
If you are interested in participating, you must meet the criteria below:
- 3rd or 4th year student currently enrolled (full or part time) in any degree plan at an accredited college or university
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- No arrests above a class C Misdemeanor
- Must be able to attend all required meetings
Additionally, you must submit all of the documents below to the Program Coordinators:
- College Shadowing Program Online Application.
- Official transcripts of all colleges attended.
Program Acceptance
If selected, you will be given a pre-screen application to fill out and submit. If chosen for the program, APD will phone you to confirm acceptance and provide program details such as session dates/times. Program acceptance is based on gathered pre-screening information and not guaranteed.
*If you are not accepted into the program you may still apply with APD, if you meet all requirements.
Program Information
The program starts Spring 2012 and we will meet approximately three times within one semester. Each session lasts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. therefore make arrangements to change your work schedule and have a classmate take notes on your behalf.
The first session consists of questions and answers. Session two is the physical agility test and training academy confidence course, allowing you to see how you compare to APD hiring standards. The last session is spent with a specialized unit of your choice such as Homicide, SWAT, etc.
For more information, contact either of the Program Coordinators: Senior Police Officer Jesse Mendoza at (512) 974-4204 or Senior Police Officer Christina Angeles at (512) 974-4927.
