San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the SAC Law Enforcement Academy.

This episode’s guests are Rolando Barrientez, Director of the SAC Law Enforcement Academy, and ACPD Deputy Chief Scott Purcell.

Dr. Naydeen talks with Rolando Barrientez about the San Antonio College Law Enforcement Academy. Cadets learn and train to become a police officer in the state of Texas. Incoming students have access to the new facility opening later this year. The Law Enforcement Academy is designed to prepare cadets for a career in law enforcement and correctional science.

Alamo Colleges Police Department Chief Deputy, Scott Purcell, talks about a unique opportunity for students entering the Law Enforcement Academy. The ACPD offers paid tuition for cadets wanting to work for the ACPD. Cadets must commit to two years in the department upon completing the academy. Purcell shares his thoughts on what it means to be a police officer and he recalls his time at the SAC Law Enforcement Academy.

Rolando Barrientez can be reached by phone at 210-486-0987 or by email at [email protected]

More information on the Law Enforcement Academy is online here: https://www.alamo.edu/sac/academics/program-index/protective-services/law-enforcement/