VOLUNTEER INITIATIVES PROGRAM - Houston
Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni Association
The Houston Citizens’ Police Academy
Alumni Association (HCPAAA) was formed in 1989 and is open
to all graduates of the Houston Citizens’ Police Academy.
The purpose of the HCPAAA is:
To bring together the graduates
of the Houston Citizens’ Police Academy, to enhance
the relations between the community and the police force,
and to assist all law enforcement agencies.
To share the values and guiding principles
of the Houston Police Department with other citizens and
to improve the efficiency of law enforcement in the neighborhoods
through shared responsibilities and resources.
Members of the alumni provide a valuable
service to the Houston Police Department in volunteering
their personal time to enhance the overall delivery of police
service to the citizens of Houston. Some of the activities
and events the HCPAAA participate in include, but are not
limited to:
Speak to other organizations
about programs and events citizens can participate in
to support the Houston Police Department’s fight
against crime.
Provide volunteers to assist the department
at the Police Academy during Police Week (May) when thousands
of children and adults tour the Police Academy facility.
Recognizing the Honor Cadet with a
plaque at Cadet Graduation.
Lynn Clooney Memorial Award - Recognizing
an officer each year for their outstanding performance.
“Comida” Food Drive –
The Alumni co-sponsors the department’s food drive
usually held the first Thursday, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday of December. The corporate sponsors are Fiesta
Marts and the Pepsi Bottling group. The HCPAAA provide
assistance in the collection of food and money at local
Fiesta Marts and also provide assistance boxing the collected
food at the Pepsi Bottling warehouse. The food is given
to local churches who in turn deliver the food to needy
families during the Christmas Holidays.
Volunteers – One of the most
important functions of the Alumni is furnishing the department with volunteers. Some of the volunteer opportunities include:
Storefront Fundraisers: Police Storefronts are supported by the community and most of them hold fundraisers. Alumni help in these events.
Benefits: From time to time the Alumni will furnish volunteers to help with a benefit for a fallen or injured officer.
Search and Recovery Team: Alumni are eligible to participate in this team, which is on call to HPD and other law enforcement agencies, to help search for missing persons, evidence, or bodies.
Police Stations: Alumni volunteer at the various police facilities throughout the department, including the Security Detail at Police Headquarters.
Comfort Coach: Alumni man a mobile supply of drinks, snacks, and accessories for officers during significant events (SWAT scenes, Large Fires, Road Closures, etc.).
Special Projects: Houston Gunners Football Team Booster, Hispanic Officers Golf Tournament, Assist the Officer 20K Fund.epartment
with volunteers. Some of the volunteer opportunities include:
The HCPAAA is a member of the Texas Citizens’
Police Academy Alumni Association Region One. For more information
regarding the HCPAAA, refer to http://www.Geocities.com/HCPAAA.
