Spring 2023 Citizen’s Police Academy
The Spring 2023 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.
Applications may be picked up at the reception desk of the Police Dept.
or by emailing an application request to RandyMcDonald@Georgetown.org or printed out here: Spring 2023 CPA Application
Classes will begin April 13th and run thru June 1st
Applications must be received no later than 5 pm, Monday, April 3rd.
Class size is limited and applications will be processed on a first-come
first-serve basis.
Unless otherwise requested, all notifications regarding the class will be communicated through the e-mail address supplied on the application.
NOTE: Do not return via email. No electronic application will be accepted.
Please return this application by U.S. mail or in person to: Citizens Police Academy – Atten: Volunteer Services Georgetown Police Dept.
3500 DB Wood Rd.
Georgetown, Texas 78628
Summer 2023 Junior Police Academy
Do you have a child that is interested in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Field and/or wants a prep for GPD Explorer Program? We will host a new camp geared toward 13-14 yrs olds. This camp will be held from June 20th – 22nd. 8 am-4 pm. (3 days only). This camp will be focused on preparing cadets for our GPD Explorer program and more geared towards what the Explorer Program teaches and performs.
Exploring is the young adult career education program of learning for life for both young men and women who are aged 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, patrol procedures, and court systems.
The bottom line is that this JPA Academy is an action-oriented, hands-on career discovery program. GPD Explorer Post 152
*REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED! *
Junior Police Academy Registration Form
The Georgetown Police Department is hosting its 9th 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 is like to become a cadet police officer over their summer vacation.
The free camp, geared toward Georgetown students, is modeled after the police academies that adults attend to become sworn peace officers. Due to the large number of registrations, we receive each year, we are only accepting GEORGETOWN RESIDENT CHILDREN into our camps this year.
Camps are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Camp sessions are:
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June 5 – 8 (10 yr -12 yr)
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June 12 -15 (8 yr – 10 yr)
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June 20th-23rd (13 yr – 14 yr) (Limited to 20 participants)
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July 17 – 20 (10 yr – 12 yr)
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July 31 – August 3 (8 yr – 10 yr)
There are only 30 slots available for each camp. Online applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. If the camp you wish to sign your child up for is full, you will be placed on a waitlist. In the event a participant must cancel their attendance, we will be contacting persons on the waitlist in the order registrations were received. Please ensure you provide the best contact information.
NEED TO KNOW: ACADEMY RULES
To ensure the safety of all, participants are expected to follow the rules and guidelines. We wish for the academy to be a fun and enjoyable experience for all who attend.
- Cadets will be expected to maintain a respectful attitude towards classmates and instructors.
- Cadets will adhere to a “no touch” policy.
- Cadets are expected to keep up with their personal belongings and should limit what they bring to class only to the items needed.
- Electronic devices may not be used or visible. Please leave them at home.
- Cadets will be expected to participate in all class activities. If a cadet is unable, instructors should be given notice of the cadet’s physical limitations prior to the start of the academy.
- Uniform: Wear black shorts and the issued JPA t-shirt. Please note these may need to be washed nightly. Socks and athletic shoes should be worn each day. Shorts must extend to fingertip length when standing and no longer than the bottom of the knee.
Violation of the rules may result in removal from the class for the day. Subsequent violations may result in expulsion from the academy.
Safety Protocols:
2023 Junior Police Academy will be following the City of Georgetown safety policies/guidelines.
Blue Santa 2022
Blue Santa Elves of 2022 are ALREADY AT WORK!
If you wish to donate either toys or monetary funds to Blue Santa, please visit Georgetown Blue Santa Program to locate donation barrels (which will be dropped into place around Nov.21st), becoming a business partner or individual monetary donations.
Last year, Georgetown Blue Santa served over 1,700 children! With all the growth we have seen, we expect to serve as many or more children this year.
If you or someone you know, who resides within the city limits of Georgetown, need assistance from Blue Santa, please visit or share the following link to apply for assistance: Application for Assistance – Georgetown Blue Santa Program
Thank you, GEORGETOWN, for making our Blue Santa program so successful and making the holiday season a little brighter for families who need a little extra joy! We have the best CommUNITY with a caring spirit.
DISTRIBUTION DAY INFORMATION – DECEMBER 17,2022
Distribution starts at 9am – 2pm.
You will need a copy of your Reference Number!
Chase the Chief 2023
Registration is OPEN!!
CLICK HERE: Register – Chase the Chief (georgetown.org)
When: Sunday, March 5th, 2023 – 12p to 3p
Where: East View High School
4490 E. University Ave. Georgetown TX
Packet Pick Up PRE RACE DAY: March 1, 2 & 3 from 11a to 7p @ Georgetown Police Department 3500 DB Wood Rd.
Day of EVENTS: Sunday, March 5th, 2023
On-Site Packet Pick-up and Registration: 11a – 12:30p
Fitness/Vendor Fair: 12p – 2p
Opening Ceremonies: 12:50p
Camp Gladiator Lead Warm-Up: 1 p
Fun Run begins: 1:15 p
5k begins: 1:45p
Award Ceremony: 2:30 p
Victim Services Volunteers Needed!
2023 National Night Out
2023 National Night Out will be
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, from 6 pm to 9pm.
National Night Out is an annual CommUNITY-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationships while bringing back a true sense of CommUNITY. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances instead of tragic or stressful moments in our lives.
Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide. Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more. Last year, we had over 65 parties/events that were visited by police, fire and other city officials/personnel, with thousands of residents celebrating this wonderful night together.
Registration begins Monday, July 24th, 2023 at 8 am and closes Monday, September 18th, 2023 at MIDNIGHT. Click on the LINK below to submit your event once registration begins.
REGISTRATION FORM/FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCIÓN
La Noche Nacional 2023 será
Martes, 3 de octubre de 2023, de 18 a 21 h.
La Noche Nacional es una campaña anual de construcción de comUNIDAD que promueve las asociaciones entre la policía y la comunidad y la camaradería vecinal para hacer de nuestros vecindarios lugares más seguros y solidarios para vivir. La Noche Nacional mejora las relaciones y a la vez crea un verdadero sentido de COMUNIDAD. Además, brinda una gran oportunidad para reunir a la policía y los vecinos en circunstancias positivas en lugar de momentos trágicos o estresantes en nuestras vidas.
Millones de vecinos participan en La Noche Nacional en miles de comunidades de los cincuenta estados, territorios de los Estados Unidos. y bases militares en todo el mundo. Los vecindarios organizan fiestas, festivales, desfiles, comidas al aire libre y otros eventos comunitarios con demostraciones de seguridad, seminarios, eventos para jóvenes, visitas del personal de emergencia, exhibiciones y mucho, mucho más. El año pasado, tuvimos más de 65 fiestas/eventos que fueron visitados por la policía, los bomberos y otros funcionarios/personal de la ciudad, con miles de residentes celebrando juntos esta maravillosa noche.
El registro comienza el lunes 24 de julio de 2023 a las 8 am y cierra el lunes 18 de septiembre de 2023 a la MEDIANOCHE. Haga clic en el ENLACE abajo para enviar su evento una vez que comience el registro.
REGISTRATION FORM/FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCIÓN
Please Note: The Georgetown Police Department and Georgetown Fire Department personnel will make every effort to visit your party but, please be aware that unforeseen circumstances the night of the event my limit the number of personnel available to attend registered parties. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Tenga en cuenta: El Departamento de Policía de Georgetown y el personal del Departamento de Bomberos de Georgetown harán todo lo posible para visitar su fiesta, pero tenga en cuenta que circunstancias imprevistas la noche del evento pueden limitar la cantidad de personal disponible para asistir a las fiestas registradas. ¡Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo!
2022 Junior Police Academy
Junior Police Academy
**REGISTRATION IS CLOSED for 2022!**
We have received an ample amount of applications to fill in all of our camp spots and have an active waiting list. Thank you for your interest in Junior Police Academy. Any updates will be provided on this site and Georgetown Police Department’s Facebook page.
Junior Police Academy Registration Form
The Georgetown Police Department is hosting its 8th 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 students, is modeled after the police academies that adults attend to become sworn peace officers.
Camps are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Camp sessions are:
- June 6-9 (10 yr -12 yr)
- June 13-16 (8 yr – 10 yr)
- July 18-21 (10 yr – 12 yr)
- July 25-28 (8 yr – 10 yr)
- August 1-4 (10 yr – 12 yr)
There are only 28 slots available for each camp. Online applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
NEED TO KNOW: ACADEMY RULES
To ensure the safety of all, participants are expected to follow the rules and guidelines. We wish for the academy to be a fun and enjoyable experience for all who attend.
- Cadets will be expected to maintain a respectful attitude towards classmates and instructors.
- Cadets will adhere to a “no touch” policy.
- Cadets are expected to keep up with their personal belongings and should limit what they bring to class only to the items needed.
- Electronic devices may not be used or visible. Please leave them at home.
- Cadets will be expected to participate in all class activities. If a cadet is unable, instructors should be given notice of the cadet’s physical limitations prior to the start of the academy.
- Uniform: Wear black shorts and the issued JPA t-shirt. Please note these may need to be washed nightly. Socks and athletic shoes should be worn each day. Shorts must extend to fingertip length when standing and no longer than the bottom of the knee.
Violation of the rules may result in removal from the class for the day. Subsequent violations may result in expulsion from the academy.
Safety Protocols:
2022 Junior Police Academy will be following the City of Georgetown safety policies/guidelines.
Chase the Chief 2022
When: Sunday, March 6th, 2022
12p to 5p
Where: East View High School
4490 E. University Ave.
Georgetown TX
Packet Pick Up PRE RACE DAY: March 2, 3 & 4 from 11a to 7p @ Georgetown Police Department 3500 DB Wood Rd.
Event Day – March 6th – TIMELINE:
ON-SITE RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP and Registration ($10 per adult and $5 per child to participate in races): 11a to 1p
Fitness Fair: 12p to 5p
Camp Gladiator Lead Warm-Up: 1:30p
Opening Ceremony: 2p
FUN RUN race BEGINS: 2:15p
5K race BEGINS: 2:30p
Spring 2022 – Citizen Police Academy
The Georgetown Police Department (GPD) believes that when the public is informed about police standards and procedures, they become critical advocates for public safety and crime prevention.
It is our philosophy that the police should always maintain a relationship with the public. To that end, twice a year, GPD offers the Citizen Police Academy (CPA) where citizens gain an understanding of the police department and its practices. The CPA is an 8-week course designed to inform the community about Georgetown Police Department protocols and procedures.
The Academy is taught by law enforcement officers and provides citizens an inside view of the daily activities of the police department. The curriculum includes laws and code of criminal procedure, criminal and accident investigations, lethal and less-than-lethal weapons, crime scene investigations, victim services, response to resistance, officer safety and more.
Successful completion of the CPA course makes you eligible to join the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA) which is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. CPAAA members work on a variety of projects for GPD. These projects include Blue Santa, National Night Out, Law Enforcement Field Day and other programs.
Classes will meet once a week on Thursdays beginning March 24th and run through May 12th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To register, complete an application at the GPD reception desk located at 3500 D.B. Wood Road or email Randy.McDonald@georgetown.org for more information. The deadline for all applications is Monday, March 10th, at 5 p.m.
The Georgetown Citizen Police Academy is free. However, classroom space is limited, so if you want to enroll in the next class, it is best to get your application in as soon as possible. Applications take a few days to process, but you will receive an acceptance notification via email. For more information call 512-930-2747.
Blue Santa
Blue Santa’s elves are busy working to provide toys to children in need in Georgetown. Like they do every year, Blue Santa and his elves need your help. A program of the Georgetown Police Department, Blue Santa provides toys to more than 1,500 children in Georgetown during its annual toy drive and distribution.
For more information, visit bluesanta.georgetown.org.
