Classroom presentations, lectures, and hands-on experiences offer participants valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of the Police Department. Department employees receive direct feedback from members of each class. This two-way communication between police officers and the community furthers the effort to improve the quality of life for residential and business communities.
Experienced police officers provide briefings and demonstrations and engage in discussions about police operations with class participation. Each week, different areas of law enforcement are covered. This allows citizens to acquire a working knowledge of the activities that the Coppell police officers perform.
Class members will have the opportunity for guided tours of Police Headquarters and Communications. Participants also are given the opportunity to take part in "hands-on" training as required for the training of new police recruits. The "ride-out on patrol" program allows students an insight into a day in the life of a Coppell police officer.
Classes are usually held twice a year and meet once a week from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The duration of the course is approximately 10 weeks. The classes are limited in size and fill quickly. Citizens that successfully complete the Academy receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to join the Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAC). Members of CPAC donate their valuable time and effort in support of community and civic activities.
Class members must be 18 years of age with a good standing in the community and must pass a background investigation and either reside in or work in Coppell. For more information please call (972) 304-7009.
