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1. How do I become a member of the Schertz Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (SCPAAA)?

All members of the Alumni must attend and complete the Schertz Police Departments Citizens Police Academy. Upon completion of the Citizens Police Academy you will be eligible to join the SCPAAA.

2. How do I attend the Citizens Police Academy?

The Schertz Police Department, Citizens Police Academy is an 8-week course, available to interested residents and/or business members in the Schertz community. The program is designed to give awareness and information about the role of law enforcement, and to increase the rapport between citizens and Police Officers. The Citizens Police Academy does not give the students any Police Officer certifications or qualifications. The Citizens Police Academy is for educational purposes only.

Instruction

The Citizens Police Academy consists of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. Some of the topics in the academy include: department command structure, operations, simulated firearms training, use of force, laws, city ordinances, traffic stops, criminal investigations, and communications. The student will also have the opportunity to participate in role-playing scenarios during class.

Requirements

Persons interested in the Schertz Citizens Police Academy must be at least 18 years of age, and complete the application process. A background check is done on all applicants, at no charge. There is no fee for the class, and it will be limited to 30 students.

Schedule

The classes will be held every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The dates will be posted on the Citizens Police Academy page

Application

Return all completed applications (PDF) to:
Schertz Police Department
Special Projects Division
1400 Schertz Parkway
Building 6
Schertz, TX 78154
Phone 210-619-1264
Fax 210-619-1220

3. Do I have to pay to attend the Citizens Police Academy?

No, there is no cost involved to attend the Citizens Police Academy. Membership in the Schertz Citizens Police Academy Alumni is not mandatory. If a person attends the Citizens Police Academy they do not have to participate in the SCPAAA.

4. So what exactly does the SCPAAA do?

We assist the Schertz Police Department with various events and projects such as Blue Santa, July 4th Jubilee, Festival of Angels, Schertz Fest, Wilenchiks Walk for Life, Doggie Dash, Trunk or Treat, National Night Out, and the Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers just to name a few.

At year’s end we sponsor a dinner for the entire Schertz Police Department including non-sworn personnel and at that occasion we announce and recognize the Police officers that have excelled in the line of duty.

View some photographs from the 2014 Christmas Dinner.