Citizen Police Academy (CPA) is an interactive program designed to offer citizens an inside look at their local police department and criminal justice system. This academy allows citizens and police officers to interact in a positive and proactive setting. Sessions are held on Tuesday nights at the College Station Police Department from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for 11 weeks each spring and fall. In order to graduate with a certificate, participants cannot miss more than three sessions. The academy is free of charge and supplies are not required.
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SESSION TOPICS
History of College Station Policing - Learn about our first city marshal and how we’ve grown since 1939.
Tour of Police Department - See where we work and walk through our dispatch and jail facilities.
Communications Division - Find out what happens when someone calls 911 for an emergency.
Function of Patrol - Learn why patrol officers are the backbone of every police department.
Ride-Along with an Officer - Ride in a police vehicle through the city streets with an officer on duty.
Criminal Investigation Division - Hear from detectives on how they handle cases of theft, assault and other crimes.
Crime Scene Investigation - Forensic experts tell you how they collect evidence after major crimes.
District/County Attorney Procedures - Learn about the Texas criminal justice laws, statutes and processes.
S.W.A.T. and Hostage Negotiations - Discover the special skills needed to respond in dangerous situations.
Traffic Stops (role play) - Participate in live demonstrations and learn what it’s like to be a traffic cop.
Narcotics and Gangs - Learn the impact of drug trafficking and gang activity in our community.
Recruiting & Training - Find out what it takes to serve as a member of our police department.
Crime Victim’s Advocate - Learn how we assist victims, witnesses and families after a traumatic event.
Building Searches (role play) - Get ready for some intense action as you enter a building full of surprises.
CPA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
CPA graduates also have theopportunity to assist with futureacademies, as well as other crimeprevention-related areas, by being apart of the CPA Alumni Association.The association holds monthlymeetings with guest speakers whopresent on a variety of topics.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Patricia Logan - Police Assistant
979-764-6277 or
plogan@cstx.govSgt. Calder Lively
979-764-3624 or
clively@cstx.gov.