PSC Competition

TCSO will host the 5th Annual Central Texas Public Safety Cadet Competition for Public Safety Cadet and/or Explorer programs late Spring 2027. The one-day competition event is designed to have challenging scenarios based on current Texas law enforcement standardized training, which will test Cadets/Explorers' knowledge and skills.

Event

April or May 2027

Please check back for more event info. this winter!

After the competition, there will be a formal awards ceremony. There will be 1^st - 3^rd place trophies awarded for each team event, and one trophy will be awarded for the overall team.

Registration

Registration will open this winter!

FEES

Team Fee $500 (includes four Cadets/Explorers + one Advisor). The fee covers entry for competition, meal wristband (breakfast, lunch & social hour) and an event t-shirt for each member.

A team may register Additional Advisors for $50 (per Advisor) which includes a meal wristband and event t-shirt (agency credentials are required at check-in).

Payment

Checks or Money Order payments made payable to SMBS (Sheriff's Memorial & Benevolent Society).

Mail To:

Travis County Sheriff's Office
Attn.: Nicole Durand
5555 Airport Blvd.
Austin, TX 78751

Substitutions/Cancellations/Refunds

In the event a team needs to substitute a cadet/explorer or advisor, substitutions will be accepted up to event day. If you know of the change prior to event day, please email the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with request. All attendee registration forms and waivers must be received prior to competition.

Lodging

Lodging will be posted early 2027.

Volunteer

If you're interested in volunteering for this event, please submit the below Volunteer Registration form. Volunteer hours are a full day, approximately 7 AM - 4 PM. Volunteer opportunities include scenario actors or general event staff as duties are needed. We ask that volunteers be 16 years of age and up.

VOLUNTEER INTEREST CARD

Exhibitors & Sponsorship

Our event is an amazing opportunity for your brand or organization to reach young adults interested in law enforcement related careers. There will be a vendor show where attendees can learn all about the great opportunities and services your organization offers.

We are seeking event sponsors to make this year's event even bigger & better! Please review our Sponsorship Packet for more information on how your brand or organization can show support.

EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR INTEREST CARD

For additional questions, please email the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 512-854-7786.

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