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This is
the third segment of messages on courses to learn about Georgetown
government and the opportunities for volunteering to serve on boards or
commissions. We hope you find the
information interesting.
Georgetown Citizen Police Academy:
This academy provides a great venue to learn how the
Georgetown Police Department functions.
Several Citizens Council members have availed themselves of this
fantastic opportunity, and others are encouraged to do so.
The Citizen Police Academy (CPA) is a ten-week course
designed to educate the community about police protocol and
procedure. The CPA is instructed
by police officers and gives people an opportunity to have an inside view
of the daily activities of a Police Department. The curriculum includes history of
policing, laws and code of criminal procedure, criminal and accident
investigations, lethal and less than lethal weapons, crime scene
investigations, officer safety, and hands on practicals.
At the Georgetown Police Department, it is the belief
that crime can be reduced by teaching people how NOT to be a victim. By being aware of ones surroundings and
knowing what to do if a crisis arises, an individual may insure a safe
and desirable environment by limiting the opportunity criminals
have. The slogan of the Citizen
Police Academy is "Learning through Education". The goal is to provide enough
information to the public to dispel misconceptions and to increase the
rapport between citizens and police officers. It is hoped that the graduates of the
Citizen Police Academy become more aware and better informed about how
the Police Department operates, and will recommend their friends,
coworkers and families to join the Georgetown Police Department in this
rewarding program. Academy graduates are eligible for active membership
in the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association.
Why conduct a Citizen Police Academy?
To give the public information on how the Police
Department works and teach its policies and procedures through a series
of classes involving instruction by police officers.
Where did the concept originate?
The program originated in Orlando, Florida in 1984. Orlando was the first city in the
United States to start a Citizen Police Academy.
When does the class meet?
The class meets on Tuesday nights at the Georgetown
Police Department training building. The training building is located at
510 9th St. at the corner of 9th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. There will be a total of approximately
twenty (20) hours of instruction by police officers. Some classes are held at other locations
such as the Williamson County Court.
Any change in class location will be announced at the first
class. The sessions are held at no
cost to the student!
Who attends the Citizen Police Academy?
Students range from 18 years of age and above. Architects, bankers, homemakers,
students, retirees, teachers, neighborhood groups, and professionals
attend the classes.
How does one apply?
Applications are available at the Georgetown Police
Department at 809 Martin Luther King, Jr., or online at http://files.georgetown.org For
additional information contact Linda Lipscomb, Volunteer Coordinator for
the Georgetown Police Department, at (512) 876-4837, or by email at llipscomb@georgetowntx.org.
Please Note: There will be 52 Non-Profit
Organizations coming to Sun City Texas on Friday, February 19, 9a.m. -
1p.m. Members of the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association will be
available to answer any immediate questions that you may have about the
Academy or about any projects sponsored by the Association. Don't miss this great opportunity.
Don Siler
Publishing Editor
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