The Deer Park Police Department is currently accepting applications for
DP Citizen's Police Academy - Class 48 - scheduled to begin August. 17, 2023.
For Registration: Click HERE
ABOUT OUR DEER PARK CPA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
It is the mission of the Deer Park Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association to serve and support the Deer Park Police Department and our community. As volunteers, we work closely with the Deer Park Police Department and Deer Park Police Officers to assist with community oriented projects and concerns. Alumni members are also committed to developing and maintaining a positive relationship between the DPPD and the Citizens of Deer Park. The DCPAAA is often involved in fundraisers and many other events that have positive effects on the community. In short, Alumni members are simply a bunch of civic-minded citizens who are dedicated to community involvement and helping to make our city a better, safer and more enjoyable place to live.
WE'RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR MORE CONCERNED CITIZENS
TO HELP US SUPPORT "THE THIN BLUE LINE"!
- Take Our CPA Class & Join our CPA Alumni Association -
- Come Help Us Make a Difference -
Q: WHAT IS THE CPA?
"CPA" stands for Citizen's Police Academy. It was formed because people are curious about what police officers REALLY DO! The television media has capitalized upon this curiosity with shows such as "Cops," and "Real Stories of the Highway Patrol." Some police agencies have benefited from the curiosity that citizens have about the police. The creation of the Deer Park Citizens' Police Academy has allowed citizens to become more educated about their local police and get a taste of what police work is all about. Citizens gain an insider's knowledge of the police agency, enabling them to make informed decisions on issues affecting the police and the community. The program also helps citizens and police officers receive insight into the views held by each other about policing.
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*CITIZENS MUST GRADUATE FROM OUR CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY PROGRAM BEFORE THEY CAN JOIN THE CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION!
Q: TELL ME ABOUT THE CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY CLASS
Currently, our CPA Program is only offered twice a year. Classes start in February and August and consists of a 14 week course (one night a week) over topics ranging from interaction between class participants and officers and hands on training on SWAT, DWI procedures, self-defense, investigations, communications and many other topics. Past students have listened to audio recordings, watched pursuit videos, investigated mock crime scenes and had numerous questions answered. Classes are interactive and evolving as more citizens take the initiative to interact with their police department by joining the Citizen’s Police Academy.
The class concludes with an actual ride-along with a police officer on patrol.
Participants experience an abbreviated look at the training our officers receive in order to become certified Texas Peace Officers, and graduate with a greater respect for the job the officers do as they put their lives on the line to keep our community safe. The CPA has received rave reviews from the over 275 Citizens that have attended.
The Deer Park Police Department is currently accepting applications for
DP Citizen's Police Academy - Class 48 - scheduled to begin August 17, 2023.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS... for DPPD's Citizens Police Academy Class # 48!
This Class begins in August 17, 2023! IT'S FUN & INFORMATIVE; AND IT'S FREE!
Classes are held one night a week (Thursday) - for 14 weeks and it'll be one of the most rewarding things you may ever do! Just ask anyone who has taken the class!!! Come learn about the inner-workings of one of the highest rated police departments in the nation. Meet the officers and let them tell you firsthand, what they do and the challenges they face! Come get to know the members of our Deer Park Police Department AND let them get to know you!
TO APPLY: JUST FILL OUT THE CPA APPLICATION, PRINT IT AND RETURN IT TO THE SHEILA...!
http://deerparktx.gov/…/Citizens-Police-Academy-Application…
This application can be filled out online, printed & delivered to the Sheila in person OR Fax completed applications to 281-478-5717. Please include a photocopy of your driver's license or state ID card.
*Completed applications can only be printed - not be saved.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, live, work, or attend school or church in Deer Park and have no criminal history (felonies).
For more info: http://deerparktx.gov/453/Citizens-Police-Academy…
or contact Sheila Thompson Plovanich at 281-930-2118
Visit: dpcpaaa.org
Through participation, knowledge and understanding we can create a safer, stronger and more caring community!
Q: HOW DO I SIGN-UP?
JUST FILL OUT THE CPA APPLICATION AND RETURN IT TO THE SHEILA...
The application can be filled out online, printed & delivered to the Sheila.
Fax completed applications to 281-478-5717. Please include a photocopy of your driver's license or state ID card.
*Completed applications can only be printed - not be saved.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, live, work, or attend school or church in Deer Park and have no criminal history (felonies).
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CPA CLASS 48... is scheduled to begin in August 17, 2023!
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*Class size is limited and classes fill up FAST!
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PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
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Applications are processed in the order they are received.
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR CPA PROGRAM
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Contact DPPD Community Liaison Sheila Plovanich
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Phone: 281-930-2118
Q: WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I GRADUATE?
Upon graduation from the Citizens Police Academy, you have the option to join our CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY "ALUMNI ASSOCIATION"! If you decide to join, you simply fill out our Alumni Membership Form and pay your $15 annual membership dues! THAT'S IT!
You'll have immediate access to our "Members Only" Facebook page with all the information you'll need to keep up with everything that's happening in our Association! There's a calendar of events that lets our members know what is happening and when! There are lots of opportunities to volunteer so you're sure to find something that appeals to you and that you'd like to participate in!
Q: ABOUT THE CPA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION!
It is the mission of the Deer Park Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association to serve and support the Deer Park Police Department and our community. As volunteers, we work closely with the Deer Park Police Department and Deer Park Police Officers to assist with community oriented projects and concerns. Alumni members are also committed to developing and maintaining a positive relationship between the DPPD and the Citizens of Deer Park. The DCPAAA is often involved in fundraisers and many other events that have positive effects on the community!
HERE ARE SOME OTHER THINGS WE DO!
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Citizens on Patrol
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Handicap Parking Enforcement
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Provide concessions for events like DP's Parks & Rec. Concert in the Park" & "Movie in the Park"
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Assist and support our officers in organizing Beat Meetings
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Assist and support our officers at Coffee with a Cop events
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Assist and support Crime Prevention Officer Tina Taylor with Kids' Vacation Safety School
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Attend special events such as new officer installations, promotions, Peace Officers Memorial, etc...
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Provide man-power for traffic control for parades and crowd control at large public events
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Fingerprinting kids at various local schools, churches, and other special events
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Assist with numerous clerical duties inside the department; such a clearing warrants
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Assist and support and participate in annual "National Night Out" activities all over town
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Assist and support our officers at various "See You at the PD Pole" prayer vigils
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Assist and support our PD during community-wide events like "Recycling & Shred Days"
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Host numerous fundraisers; tamale sales, gun raffles, etc... with all proceeds benefiting our DPPD.