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.

 

Blue Santa 2024

 

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.

 

National Night Out

2024 National Night Out will be

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, 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, 2024 at 8 am and closes Monday, September 18th, 2024 at MIDNIGHT.  Click on the LINK below to submit your event once registration begins.

REGISTRATION FORM/FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCIÓN

 

La Noche Nacional 2024 será

Martes, 1 de octubre de 2024, 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 2024 a las 8 am y cierra el lunes 18 de septiembre de 2024 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.