A proposed program could give Buda Police more eyes and ears on the streets.

On Feb. 6, Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd introduced the department’s Citizen on Patrol (COP) program, which could go before the city council for approval later this year.

“The COPs are similar to a neighborhood watch, but more intensive,” Kidd said.

Kidd proposed a 12-week Citizens Police Academy in order to teach interested citizens what it takes to be in law enforcement before they undergo the responsibi...