About Us

The Texas Public Safety Association (TPSA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Career Technical Student Organization dedicated to promoting interest in and readiness for careers in the public safety sector. Our mission has always been to ensure a well-prepared, career-ready public safety workforce in Texas. We provide an array of programs and initiatives, including skills training, networking opportunities, leadership development, and education outreach, that are instrumental in preparing the next generation of public safety professionals.

Our diverse member base consists of high school students, educators, and public safety professionals across Texas. Through rigorous competitions, scholarship opportunities, and statewide conferences, TPSA facilitates exposure to real-world public safety scenarios and challenges, thereby preparing students for future careers in law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire services, security, corrections, and more.

Our Mission

The mission of the Texas Public Safety Association is to provide Law Public Safety Corrections and Security students with knowledge, skills, leadership, and student growth through real world career preparation, experience, training and competition opportunities.

Our Purpose

The purpose of the Texas Public Safety Association (TPSA) is to extend learning beyond the classroom for teachers/advisors and students. TPSA is a co-curricular non-profit student organization across the state of Texas. TPSA provides leadership opportunities and real world experience exposure to high school students through the means of leadership roles and competition. TPSA focuses on expanding the knowledge of current students enrolled in the Law and Public Safety (LPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway.

Latest News

Student Board Interest Meeting

11 days ago

Interested in joining the TPSA Student Board? This webinar will cover everything you need to know about the role, responsibilities, and impact of student board members. We’ll discuss how to apply, the election process, and campaigning guidelines for the State Conference. Plus, you’ll have the chance to ask questions and hear from current board members about their experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can take on a leadership role in TPSA! Sign up for the webinar here: https://tpsa.info/student-board-webinar

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State Conference Registration Guide

48 days ago

We are excited to announce that the 2025 TPSA State Conference Registration Guide is now available! This guide contains all the essential details to help you plan for this year’s State Conference, happening March 23rd-26th, 2025, in Allen, TX. 🔗 Access the Full Registration Guide Here: https://tpsa.info/2025-guide The guide includes information on: ✅ Accommodations – Marriott Allen Dallas is our official hotel; booking deadline: March 7th ✅ Meals – Pre-ordered meal options available, purchase deadline: March 12th ✅ Registration Costs – New tiers available, late registration begins March 6th ✅ Volunteering – Required for each chapter, with penalties for missing volunteers ✅ Schedule & Activities – Competitive events, student workshops, advisor sessions, and more! ✅ Competition Details – Competitive events, rules, scoring, and grievance process ✅ Student Board Elections – Key dates and opportunities for leadership 📌 Key Dates to Remember: 🔹 Jan 31 – Registration Opens 🔹 Mar 6 – Late Registration Begins / Bus Registration Due 🔹 Mar 7 – Marriott Booking Deadline 🔹 Mar 12 – Registration Closes 🔹 Mar 13 & 18 – Mandatory Advisor Meetings (Virtual) 🔹 Mar 17 – Emergency Substitutions Deadline As we move "Together Towards Tomorrow," we look forward to an exciting and impactful conference! More details will be added as they become available, so stay tuned for updates. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. See you in Allen, TX!

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