ACADEMY CALENDAR
PHYSICAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT# 7878 (8hrs)
PHYSICAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT #7878 (8hrs)
Class 7:00 am-3:00 pm Saturday
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
PERSONNEL ORIENTATION# 1999 (0hrs)
PERSONNEL ORIENTATION #1999 (0hrs)
Class 8:00 am-12:00 pm THURSDAY
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
RADAR #2054 (3hrs)
Class SATURDAY 8:00 am-11:00 am
There is a fee for this 3-hour course.
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
Equipment: You are required to bring a patrol car with a radar manual and tuning forks
Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
BODY WORN CAMERAS (4hrs)
BODY WORN CAMERAS (4hrs)
Class 8:00 am-12:00 pm THRUSDAY
This is a free 4-hour course.
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
RADAR/LIDAR CERTIFICATION COURSE #2065 (8hrs)
Class FRIDAY 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
Equipment: You are required to bring a patrol car with a radar or lidar, manuals, and tuning forks
Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
MANUAL BREACHING# 3864 (4hrs)
MANUAL BREACHING #3864 (4hrs)
Class 8:00 am-12:00 pm THURSDAY
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
ALERRT FORCE-ON-FORCE #3311 (20hrs)
ALERRT FORCE-ON-FORCE #3311 (20hrs)
Class Tuesday 7:00 am-5:00 pm & Wednesday 7:00 am-5:00 pm
Location: will be provided later.
Recommendation: This course is a fast-paced and hands-on learning environment. It will be a working lunch so bring a sack lunch on both days
Equipment: We will provide all training weapons, sims, manuals, and protective equipment minus your groin protection.
Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
DRONE TRAINING# 4033 (4hrs)
DRONE TRAINING #4033 (4hrs)
Class 6:00 pm-10:00 pm FRIDAY
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
EYEWITNESS EVIDENCE/IDENTIFICATION (8hrs)
EYEWITNESS EVIDENCE IDENTIFICATION (8hrs)
Class 6:00 pm-10:00 pm both days
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
OC SPRAY CERTIFICATION (8hrs)
OC SPRAY CERTIFICATION (8hrs)
Class 8:00 am-5:00 pm THURSDAY
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
BALLISTIC SHIELD (4hrs)
BALLISTIC SHIELD (4hrs)
Class 6:00 pm-10:00 pm TUESDAY
This is a free 4-hour course.
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
OC SPRAY CERTIFICATION (4hrs)
OC SPRAY CERTIFICATION (8hrs)
Class 6:00 pm-10:00 pm MONDAY
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
CANINE ENCOUNTERS COURSE# 4065 (4hrs)
CANINE ENCOUNTERS COURSE #4065 (4hrs)
Class 12:00 am-4:00 pm Thursday
This is a free 4-hour course.
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
DEAF & HARD OF HEARING (4hrs)
DEAF & HARD OF HEARING (4hrs)
Class 8:00 am-12:00 pm
This is a free 4-hour course.
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
T-CPR (4hrs)
T-CPR (4hrs)
Class 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Wedensday
This is a free 4-hour course.
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
T-CPR (4hrs)
T-CPR (4hrs)
Class 8:00 am-12:00 pm Wednesday
This is a free 4-hour course.
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION COURSE #2106 (40hrs)
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION COURSE #2106 (40hrs)
Class Monday - Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
There is NO fee for this 40-hour course.
Cost: FREE.
Payable to: Hidalgo PD Law Enforcement Academy
Location: 900 S. Bridge St. Hidalgo, TX 78557
Equipment Needed: Note-taking material.
Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
T-CPR (4hrs)
T-CPR (4hrs)
Class 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Tuesday
This is a free 4-hour course.
Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
ALERRT FORCE-ON-FORCE #3311 (20hrs) (FULL)
ALERRT FORCE-ON-FORCE #3311 (20hrs)
Class Wednesday 7:00 am-5:00 pm & Thursday 7:00 am-5:00 pm
There is a fee for this 20-hour course.
Cost: FREE
Location: 900 S. Bridge ST. Hidalgo, TX 78557
Recommendation: This course is a fast-paced and hands-on learning environment. It will be a working lunch, so bring a sack lunch on both days
Equipment: We will provide all training weapons, sims, manuals, and protective equipment, minus your groin protection.
Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
TRAUMA-INFORMED INVESTIGATIONS (canceled)
TRAUMA-INFORMED INVESTIGATIONS (canceled)
Class 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday - Tuesday
This is a free 16-hour course.
Training Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Enroll online
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
Crisis intervention training Course# 3843 (8-hrs)
Crisis intervention training #3843 (8hrs)
Class 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday through Friday
This is a free 8-hour course.
Training Location: 900 S. Bridge St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
ALERRT FORCE-ON-FORCE #3311 (20hrs)
ALERRT FORCE-ON-FORCE #3311 (20hrs)
Class Wednesday 7:00 am-5:00 pm & Thursday 7:00 am-5:00 pm
There is a fee for this 20-hour course.
Cost: FREE
Location: 900 S. Bridge ST. Hidalgo, TX 78557
Recommendation: This course is a fast-paced and hands-on learning environment. It will be a working lunch, so bring a sack lunch on both days
Equipment: We will provide all training weapons, sims, manuals, and protective equipment, minus your groin protection.
Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
VERBAL DE-ESCALATION cOURSE# 1849 (8hrs)
VERBAL DE-ESCALATION COURSE #1849 (8hrs)
Class 8:00 am-5:00 pm Tuesday
This is a free 8-hour course.
Location: 900 S. Bridge St. Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
ALERRT FORCE-ON-FORCE #3311 (20hrs) (WEEKEND)
ALERRT FORCE-ON-FORCE #3311 (20hrs)
Class Saturday 7:00 am-5:00 pm & Sunday 7:00 am-5:00 pm
There is a fee for this 20-hour course.
Cost: FREE
Location: 900 S. Bridge ST. Hidalgo, TX 78557
Recommendation: This course is a fast-paced and hands-on learning environment. It will be a working lunch, so bring a sack lunch on both days
Equipment: We will provide all training weapons, sims, manuals, and protective equipment, minus your groin protection.
Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
BASIC INSTRUCTOR COURSE #1014 (40hrs)
BASIC INSTRUCTOR COURSE #1014 (40hrs)
Class Tuesday - Friday 7:00 am-5:00 pm
40-hour course.
Cost: Free
Payable to: N/A
Location: 900 S. Bridge St. Hidalgo, TX 78557
Equipment: You will need a laptop with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and a flash drive, Writing material
Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
VERBAL DE-ESCALATION cOURSE# 1849 (8hrs)
VERBAL DE-ESCALATION COURSE #1849 (8hrs)
Class 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday
This is a free 8-hour course.
Location: 900 S. Bridge St. Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
T-CPR (4hrs)
T-CPR (4hrs)
Class 8:00 am-12:00 pm Friday
This is a free 4-hour course.
Location: 900 S. Bridge St. Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
T-CPR (4hrs)
T-CPR (4hrs)
Class 8:00 am-12:00 pm Friday
This is a free 4-hour course.
Location: 900 S. Bridge St. Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
NIGHTTIME FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
:: Academy’s Mission ::
Embrace the journey of professional development. Dive into the realm of expertise and knowledge. Elevate your skills to meet the highest standards of law enforcement excellence.
Nighttime Classes 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Monday through Friday
Submit Application/Schedule the Entry Exam/ Submit Background Check.
$2,200 Tuition
All affordable Police Academy includes; a Cadet uniform (2 Polo Shirts), all textbooks, and a tablet for class instruction.
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Will be Accepting Applications on February 2025 for Enrollment for the Upcoming Class on June 2, 2025
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department
Phone: (956)843-2737
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas
SFST REFRESHER (8hrs) (Copy)
SFST REFRESHER (8hrs)
Class 8:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday
This is a free 8-hour course.
Location: 900 S. Bridge St. Hidalgo, TX 78557
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Accepting Enrollment for Upcoming Class
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Sgt. Albert Cruz, Academy Director/Training Coordinator
Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
Phone: (956)843-7400 ext. 406 Cell Phone: 956-225-7387
registration@hpdlea.org
900 S. Bridge St. • Hidalgo, Texas