Citizens Police Academy
2016 National Night Out
The Citizens Police Academy (CPA) graduated 40 students
in the 41st class since the program’s inception. The graduates
completed a 12 meeting academy program at the Dallas
Police In-Service Academy.
During the academy, the class members were educated
about various units within the police department, such as
the Communication Division, Gang Unit, Financial Crimes,
Human Trafficking, Family Violence, Canine, Neighborhood
Police Officers, and a variety of other units and programs
within the department. The CPA is offered twice a year, in
both English and Spanish.
National Night Out was established in 1984 and is a yearly event designed to build and strengthen the
relationships between police officers and the communities they serve. It’s held on the first Tuesday in
October in neighborhoods and communities across Texas, whereas the other 49 states participate on the
first Tuesday in August. National Night Out encourages neighbors and community members to come
together with police officers through block parties, cookouts, and safety demonstrations.
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