LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S JUNIOR DEPUTY ACADEMY 2025
The Lee County Sheriff's Junior Deputy Academy is designed for children who have an avid interest in Law Enforcement and are eager to learn more from the deputies who serve their community.
The 2025 Junior Deputy Academy will be held on Saturday, April 26th.
The academy is designed to provide a basic understanding of what deputies do through educational hands-on activities and experiences, along with classroom presentations. This program focuses on the Lee County Sheriff's Office core values; Courtesy, Honesty, Integrity, and Purpose; encouraging each participant to continue to practice these values long after they graduate from the academy.
The program consists of a full eight-hour day at the Law Enforcement Center. The children will learn about basic first-aid, cyber safety, stranger danger, bully prevention, physical fitness, patrol functions, and mock tactical operations.
Drinks, snacks, and lunch are provided thanks to our generous sponsors.
A special graduation ceremony will conclude the academy at the sheriff's office for parents to attend. The Junior Deputy will recite their new oath, be sworn-in by Sheriff Durrenberger, and receive a specially issued Junior Deputy badge.
Eligibility:
All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade youth who live in and attend Lee County schools are eligible to apply. There will be a limited number of seats available.
How to apply:
Parents can print off a Junior Deputy Academy Application by clicking here or pick one up from our local schools or the Sheriff's Office. Once the form is completed and submitted, the forms will be reviewed and you will be contacted to inform you if your child was accepted. A fee of $30.00 will be due to cover the cost of your child's Junior Deputy shirt.
Applications can be:
- Emailed to Admin Specialist Savana Lehmann at savana.lehmann@co.lee.tx.us
- Mailed to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Attn: Junior Deputy, PO Box 98, Giddings, Texas 78942
- Delivered to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Attn: Junior Deputy, 2122 FM 448, Giddings, Texas 78942
