Spring 2024 Citizen’s Police Academy

THE SPRING CLASS IS FULL, BUT WE WILL BE HOSTING ANOTHER CLASS FROM AUGUST 8th TO OCTOBER 3rd WITH THE APPLICATIONS LINK OPENING IN JULY.

 

The Spring 2024 Citizens Police Academy is an eight-week course designed
to educate the public about police protocols and procedures and to further an understanding of how your Georgetown Police Department works to serve the community.

Classes are taught by officers from various departments of the PD. and provide citizens with an up-close look at the inner workings of your Police Department. Classes include topics such as Code of Criminal Procedure, Accident Investigation, Use of Force, Crime Scene Investigation, Hostage Negotiations, SWAT, and Victim Services.

The Spring classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the training rooms of the Public Safety Operations and Training Center (PSOTC), 3500 DB Wood Rd, Georgetown TX.

Summer 2024 Junior Police Academy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgetown Junior Police Academy 2024!
We’ve received several inquiries about the Junior Police Academy for 2024 so here it is.
The Georgetown Police Department is hosting its 10th annual Junior Police Academy this summer. The JPA is a camp designed to strengthen the connection between law enforcement and local youth ages 8-12, giving them a chance to see what it’s like to become a cadet police officer over their summer vacation.
The free camp, geared toward Georgetown residents, is modeled after the police academies that adults attend to become sworn peace officers.
Camps are Monday – Thursday from 8a.m. – 4p.m.
We are planning to have registration open around the middle of April, so stay tuned for more details to come.

 

GEORGETOWN PUBLIC SAFETY VOLUNTEERS

The Georgetown Police Department implemented a Volunteer program in 2005 when it identified a growing need for additional personnel resources to help the department and its officers.  Like many other law enforcement agencies, budgets were tight, and hiring additional police personnel was not feasible. Today, over 125  Volunteers support many community programs, projects, and administrative needs throughout the Department to help free up some of the time officers spend on such tasks, this allows officers to spend more of their time supporting the safety and security of the community.

Volunteers are recruited through many forms of media, but the primary source of Georgetown Public Safety Volunteers comes from graduates of the Georgetown Citizen Police Academy.  The academy is held twice annually, and all citizens of the community are eligible to apply for attendance Spring 2024 Citizen’s Police Academy – Georgetown Police Department. Once you have completed the Citizen’s Police Academy you will be eligible to apply as a Volunteer.

The Department’s Public Safety Volunteer program is run by our Volunteer Program Coordinator, who is responsible for the development of the program’s strategy, maintenance of policies and procedures, recruiting, basic orientation, vetting of all volunteers, ensuring special training is scheduled, collecting and reporting volunteer hours, and general administration of volunteer files.

Volunteers assist the Department in various manners – including handling the logistics of Citizen Police Academies, ferrying squad cars to maintenance facilities, patrolling Georgetown parks, trails, and streets, assisting at major community and special police events, data entry, clerical, and other duties as assigned.

Volunteers are assigned to the following divisions and areas: Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Park Rangers, Citizens on Patrol, Front Desk Reception, Records, Fleet Services, Victim Services, Community Resource, and our Chaplain program.

The Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA) is a 501c 3 non-profit responsible for the coordination and fundraising management of major Department programs such as Blue Santa, K-9 division, Junior Police Academy, and others.

Victim Services volunteers respond to calls from police dispatch to assist on the scene during times of crisis.  When officers request assistance with people in need, these volunteers respond whether the incident is of a criminal or non-criminal nature.

Park Rangers conduct routine patrols of the City’s parks, report any violations of law or City Ordinance to the Department, and provide assistance as needed to citizens and park-goers.

Georgetown Citizens on Patrol conducts patrols throughout the city, supports Police Officers when needed, and helps with major events within Georgetown.

Front Desk Reception Volunteers assist walk-in customers in various ways, and Records Assistants provide clerical support to the Records Section employees.

Fleet Maintenance Volunteers assist patrol officers by ferrying cars to standard maintenance locations and keeping the motor pool in good running condition.

Volunteers report to the supervisor of the unit, section, or division to which they are assigned for the purpose of those tasks being performed.

The Public Safety Volunteer program reports to the Community Resource Division.

Lt. Matt Robey the Community Resource Division. Officers Cesar Salinas and Trey Walters are our Community Resource Officers reporting to Lt. Robey.  Together, they oversee all community programs and help the Public Safety Volunteers, Citizens on Patrol, and Park Ranger Volunteers stay busy throughout the year.

For more information about our Georgetown Public Safety Volunteer program contact:

Dennis Barbeau Public Safety Volunteer Coordinator

Dennis.barbeau@georgetown.org

512-930-8457

 

A link to the online application form will appear here after each academy’s graduation.

Honor Guard

The Georgetown Police Department Honor Guard was created in 2002. The Honor Guard represents the department at funerals for fallen officers and dignitaries, memorials, and other special events.

Since its inception, the Honor Guard has participated in the first anniversary memorial service commemorating the September 11th tragedy. This event was held in Georgetown and was the first event to be staffed by the Honor Guard. The Honor Guard currently consists of seven sworn personnel.

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What is Law Enforcement Exploring?

Exploring is the young adult career education program of Learning for Life for both young men and women who are age 14 through 20 years of age. Law Enforcement Exploring is a youth development program centered on law enforcement careers. Law Enforcement Explorers might choose to take part in crime prevention activities, community policing, traffic control, fingerprinting, ride-alongs, patrol procedures, and connecting activities with high schools, court systems, and national, state, and local academies. The bottom line is that Law Enforcement Exploring is an action-oriented, hands-on career discovery program. Exploring is a division of the Boy Scouts of America.

Qualifications

    • Be 14 to 20 years of age.
    • Have a good moral character.
    • Remain in school while in the program or until graduation.
    • Maintain a “C” average or higher.
    • Not have a serious police record. (No Class B Misdemeanor charges or higher.)
    • No Class C Misdemeanors on their record involving drugs/alcohol or crimes against persons (i.e. assault)
    • Not more than three traffic citations within a 12-month period.
    • Be able to attend Explorer meetings.
    • Be willing to volunteer your time to attend Explorer functions.
    • Be willing to commit to the Explorer Code and exemplify the professional image of the GPD.
    • Attend two observation meetings prior to the applying.

Both male and female young adults who meet these requirements are encouraged to apply.

Application Process

    • Each applicant is required to complete the following documents in full:
    • Post application (includes consent for background investigation)
    • Learning for Life Application
    • Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination (if vaccination is declined)
    • Medical Release Form
    • Liability Release Form
    • Photograph Release Form
    • Statement of Understanding
    • Complete and pass an interview
    • Pass a background investigation
    • Explorer staff and advisors decide on acceptance or non-acceptance

Upon acceptance into the Explorer program, new members are placed on probation for a period not to exceed six months. During this period, the Explorer must actively participate in all Explorer meetings and activities. Failing to participate will result in their removal from the program. They must also maintain good grades in school, have no involvement in criminal activity, and maintain a good driving record to remain in the program.

The Police Explorers are representatives of the Police Department and must conduct their private and professional lives in such a manner as to avoid adverse reflection on the program and/or the Police Department.

Meetings are held at the Public Safety and Operations Training Center at 3500 D.B. Wood Road and typically last two hours.

If you have any questions, contact Officer Trey Walters by calling 737-215-5009 or emailing trey.walters@georgetown.org

Once accepted into the Explorer Program the Learning for Life begins.

Education

Instruction is provided by sworn law enforcement personnel, guest speakers, and senior Explorers at weekly meetings. Through prior training and experience, they teach Explorers techniques and skills in law enforcement disciplines ranging from crime prevention to crime scene investigation. In addition, from these weekly meetings and community service events, Explorers gain valuable interpersonal and life skills.

Law Enforcement Explorers receive training that is similar to what sworn law enforcement personnel receive. These skills are then put to the test in a variety of scenarios at state and national competitions. Some topics the Explorers are trained in include:

    • History of Law Enforcement
    • Building Searches
    • Traffic Stops
    • Traffic Accident Investigation
    • Procedures for Investigations
    • Crime Scene Investigation
    • Evidence Processing
    • Fingerprinting
    • Firearms
    • Arrest and Search Techniques
    • Patrol Techniques
    • Criminal/Traffic Law
    • Report Writing
    • Traffic/Crowd Control
    • Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
    • Radio Procedures
    • Emergency First Aid

Criminal Justice Field Day

The Georgetown Police Department is proud to sponsor the Criminal Justice Field Day. This one day event is designed to acquaint the High School Criminal Justice Student with the law enforcement career field. This career day event serves the Criminal Justice Educators of Texas as their annual field trip. Federal, state and local agencies team together to support the outside exhibits.

These exhibits take the form of police vehicles, tools and equipment ranging from patrol vehicles to aircraft, SWAT equipment to McGruff the Crime Dog robots. Inside exhibitors are made up of college and agency recruiters, along with criminal justice program and projects being showcased for the interest of the student observer. A sprinkle of noted speakers and interactive booths round out the field day.

Clown Program

Georgetown’s Safety And Fire Education (SAFE) Clown Troupe began in 2001 with members from the Police Department and Fire Department. “Ranger”, “Rookie”, and “Radar” provide life and safety skills training to elementary age children and the rest of the Georgetown citizens. The clowns teach about “Stranger Danger”, “Bicycle and Helmet Safety”, “Weapons Safety”, and “Personal Safety”, just to name a few.

Their upbeat, comical approach to a very serious matter has the children laughing, singing and thinking about their safety and the safety of their family members In addition to formal presentations, the Clowns can be seen at other community events, such as: parades, 4th of July Celebrations, school functions, and other special events.

Public Education

It is the philosophy of the Georgetown Police Department to be as open with the public as possible. In order to keep with this ideology, the Department has numerous public education programs available. One of the biggest, is the Citizen Police Academy, where people can get an inside look into the everyday operations of the Police Department. We offer numerous brochures on a myriad of topics, such as: Crime Prevention, Comprehensive Traffic Management, Homeland Security, Recruiting, Traffic Collision Reporting, and Neighborhood Watch. These are all available to the public 24 hours a day.

The Department also provides tours of the facilities to daycare groups, schools, civic organizations, and foreign exchange students. In addition, the Department employs a Public Information Officer to act as a liaison with the press and public and we routinely provide Public Service Announcements to the local media to ensure information is disseminated. Every officer is empowered to be open with the public and we feel that this relationship is the best education available.