1. Teen and Police Service Academy
PARTNERS
The mission of the T.A.P.S. Academy, is to reduce the social distance between at-risk youth and law enforcement through learning, interaction, discussion, and problem solving.

2. Introduction Assistant Chief Brian Lumpkin East Patrol Command,
Houston Police Department.
Dr. Everette B. Penn
Associate Professor of Criminology,
University of Houston Clear lake.

3. T.A.P.S. Academy

4. University of Maryland
PARTNERS
UHCL
Psychologist
Beechnut Academy
Washington DC Police
High School in DC
Web Master
TSU
University of Maryland

5. Houston Police Mentors
10 Police Officers per academy class.
Overtime for pay.
$165,680 will be allocated for HPD OT.

6. T.A.P.S. Curriculum 15 weeks. 30 classes. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
12:00pm-3:00pm.
2 Saturdays (R.O.P.E.S. and Community Service).
Locations: Beechnut Academy, 7055 Beechnut St., Houston, TX/Washington DC High School.

7. LESSON PLAN 30 minute presentation by subject matter expert.
30 minute discussion with mentors (2 mentors per 10 students).
30 minute group discussion.
1:00pm to 2:30pm.

8. University of Houston Clear Lake
Dr. Everette B. Penn
Associate Professor of Criminology,
University of Houston Clear Lake.

9. Continuation Dr. E. Penn University Of Houston Clear Lake
Literature review.
Parental involvement.
UHCL Blackboard.
Technical assistance guide book for practitioners.

10. Beechnut Academy
Dr. Reed
Principal of Beechnut Academy.

11. Mentors John J. Henderson Clear Lake Patrol Kendal E. Cobb
Airport (IAH)
Alvero Vallejo JR.

12. Mentors Markquette J. Batiste South Gessner Patrol Dionne N. Alexander
Westside Patrol
Julissa Guzman Diaz
Clear Lake Patrol

13. Mentors Noah L. Dancer Northeast Patrol Don M. Vo Earl C. Ateberry
Northwest Patrol

14. Mentors Tasharra S. Brown Midwest Patrol Roosevelt T. Johnson
North Patrol

15. Alternate mentors South Gessner Patrol Myra P. Daniels
Claudio Cruz JR.
North Patrol
Mandy Arroyo
Central Patrol

16. Breakdown of Curriculum
Week Topic of Class Instructors
Opening Asst. Chief Lumpkin
What is policing? Asst. Chief Lumpkin
Why crime occurs? Asst. Chief Lumpkin
Crime in Houston Lumpkin/Dr. Penn
Community Problems Dr. E. Penn
Community Problems Dr. E. Penn

17. Cont. Breakdown of Curr. WEEK Topic of Class Instructors
Conflict Mgmt Dr. Lethermon
Conflict Mgmt LT. Gause
Texting/Driving/Seatbelt Off. Lokey
Dev of Crime Reduction Dr. E. Penn
Sat ROPES Course Capt Allen, HFD

18. Cont. Breakdown of Curr. WEEK Topic of Class Instructors
Gang Sgt C. Fletcher
Gang Sgt C. Fletcher
Narcotics Sgt Hudkins
Search/ Seizure Lt. Walker
Bullying Sgt D. Carter
Comm. Partners LT Provost

19. Cont. Breakdown of Curr. WEEK Topic of Class Instructors
Pursuit/ Evading Asst. Chief Lumpkin
Active Shooter Sgt. L. Lawrence
Loud noise/Disorderly Con. Sgt. Hill
Robbery Sgt. Richards
Minor in Poss. of Drug/Alc. Agent C. Cornelius
Shoplifting Off. Refro

20. Cont. Breakdown of Curr. WEEK Topic of Class Instructors
Sex-ting TBD
Dating & Sexual Abuse TBD
Run-A-Ways Gustavo Guerrero
Shoot Don’t Shoot Officer Gaytan
Sat Community Service Project Ms. Robin Blut
(Keep Houston Beautiful)

21. Cont. Breakdown of Curr. WEEK Topic of Class Instructors
Reflection Session Dr. E. Penn
Beyond TAPS Dr. E. Penn
Assessment Review Lumpkin/Penn
Graduation Chief McClelland

22. Texas Southern University
Dr. Helen Taylor Greene Ph.D
Professor,
Department of Administration of Justice, Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs, Texas Southern University.

23. Department Of Justice Senior Social Science Analyst
Ms. Cynthia Pappas
Senior Social Science Analyst
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

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