PARTNERS
TAPS Partners and Affiliations
Arlington Police Department
Arlington Police Department is committed to a geographic-policing philosophy that proactively addresses crime and the fear of crime through a shared relationship with citizens and beat officers in their specific neighborhoods. TAPS Academy has presented programming to youth in Arlington, with the APD as well as the Community Safety Education Act with Arlington Police Officers.
BBRC Juvenile Facility
BBRC Juvenile Facility Students at BBRC are provided classes in Math, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, P.E., and General Employability Skills. Qualifying students receive special education and English as a Second Language service. TAPS Academy has provided programming at BBRC as well as presented the Community Safety Education Act to residents during TAPS Academy’s Summer Learning Program.
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Troop. TAPS Academy hosted a Summer Camp with local our BSA where students interacted with first responders and learned investigative techniques from law enforcement professionals.
City of Houston Public Works
Provides many of the basic services that affect the daily lives of everyone who lives and works in Houston. TAPS Academy has presented the Community Safety Education Act presentation.
College of the Mainland
Prepares students of all ages to become responsible and productive citizens. As a comprehensive community college, College of the Mainland will give you an opportunity to learn and live a full life. TAPS Academy has presented the Community Safety Education Act to students at the College of the Mainland.
Columbus Police Department
Serves our community guided by our core values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect & Excellence. TAPS Academy as provided TAPS programming to the Columbus community since 2015.
Community Engagement 311
From traffic fines and sewer concerns to pothole problems and neighborhood complaints, Houstonians can call 311 and speak to one of our highly trained Agents. TAPS Academy has presented the Community Safety Education Act presentation to employees of Community Engagement 311.
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Enhance the quality of life in our precinct by working in partnership with the community and to enforce laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear and provide a safe environment. TAPS Academy has presented the Community Safety Education Act to the officers of Harris County Constable’s Office, Precinct One.
Crime Stoppers Houston
A non-profit dedicated to public safety and since 1980 has remained committed to its mission to solve and prevent serious crime in the Greater Houston Area in partnership with citizens, media and the criminal justice system. TAPS Academy has partnered with Crime Stoppers Houston to present the Community Safety Education Act presentation at their Houston headquarters.
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Deady Middle School
A community where teachers and staff cultivate an environment in which students achieve and believe in themselves and their school. TAPS Academy Provides programming at Deady Middle School as well as presented the Community Safety Education Act.
Edison Middle School
Secondary school serving grades 6-8. Located in East Houston, and established in 1945. TAPS Academy Provides programming at Edison Middle School as well as presented the Community Safety Education Act.
El Paso Sheriff's Office
Provides the citizens of El Paso County with effective and efficient public safety services, delivering them consistently with character, competence, and transparency. TAPS Academy has provided programming to the citizens of El Paso alongside the El Paso Sheriff’s Office, as well as presented the Community Safety Education with Deputies of the EPSO.
FBI Houston
Protects the American people and upholds the Constitution of the United States. TAPS Academy has presented the Community Safety Education Act alongside FBI Houston’s “Color of Law” presentation.
Grand Prairie Police Department
Dedicated to service and partnering with our community to maintain a safe environment with a high quality of life. TAPS Academy has presented the Community Safety Education Act presentation to the citizens of Grand Prairie alongside GPPD Officers.
Greater Houston Junior Frontier's Club
The Junior Frontiers Clubs were created to allow youths to build strong character and realize their full potential as responsible citizens and leaders who develop leadership skills in order to ensure the success of future generations by providing community service and performing volunteer service projects. TAPS Academy has presented the Community Safety Education Act presentation to Members of the GHJFC.
Harris County Adult Probation
Committed to using evidence-based strategies to help individuals on community supervision eliminate future criminal behavior and become productive citizens, which in turn, creates a safer community with fewer victims. TAPS Academy has presented the Community Safety Education Act presentation to employees of HAPD.
Harris County Juvenile Probation
is committed to the protection of the public, utilizing intervention strategies that are community-based, family-oriented and least restrictive while emphasizing responsibility and accountability of both parent and child. TAPS Academy has presented the Community Safety Education Act presentation to employees of HCJPD.
Houston Area Apartment Managers
We provide our members with the education, classes, information, support, networks, and growth they need to succeed. TAPS Academy has presented the Community Safety Education Act presentation to employees of HAPD.
Houston Deaf Senior Group
Ensures that all Deaf Senior Citizens achieve their maximum potential through collective interdependence, increased independence, productivity, and integration into the community. TAPS academy has worked with Officer Sobota of the Houston Police Department to instruct dozens of hearing impaired citizens of Houston.
Houston Health Department
Works in partnership with the community to promote and protect the health and social well-being of Houstonians and the environment in which they live. TAPS Academy has presented the Community Safety Education Act presentation to all employees of HHD.
HHD- Environmental Consumer Health Services
Effectively utilizes the available resources to protect the community by administering the public health ordinance of the City of Houston and the State of Texas toward the prevention of disease, disability, and death resulting from foodborne and waterborne illness, and swimming-pool drowning through enforcement and education. TAPS Academy has presented the Community Safety Education Act presentation to citizens enrolled in HHD’s Environmental Consumer Health Services.
HHD- Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)
Is a health program that assists low income women who are pregnant with their first child. Program participants are paired with a registered nurse who educates, helps you to develop useful skills and monitors your progress from pregnancy until the baby’s second birthday. TAPS Academy has presented the Community Safety Education Act presentation to citizens enrolled in HHD’s Nurse-Family Partnership.
Houston Independent School District
The Board of Education’s mission is to equitably educate the whole child so that every student graduates with the tools to reach their full potential. Conducts TAPS Academy and TEEN POL Courses to over 1000 students per year.
HISD Region 4
Houston ISD strives to offer a quality education to every student and to serve as a model of efficiency and academic excellence among schools in Texas and across the country. TAPS Academy has presented the Community Safety Education Act presentation to employees of HISD Region 4.
Houston Independent School District Police Department
Works to ensure students and staff are safe and the community is confident in the safety of the district. Trained all 210 officers the TCOLE mandated Civilian Interaction Training Program (SB-30) Course, December 2018.
Houston Parks and Recreation
Enhances the quality of urban life by providing safe, well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. TAPS Academy has presented the Community Safety Education Act presentation to all employees of the Houston Parks and Recreation.