The La Porte Citizen Police Academy is a community awareness program. The academy is scheduled for 13 consecutive Tuesday nights, from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. There are 3 academies a year. The classes are taught by the City of La Porte Police Department employees, most are certified police officers of various ranks; others are civilian employees in the specialty fields that will be covered during the training sessions. The classes do have some hands on type training as well as demonstrations and instructional.

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The actual topics that will be covered are disclosed on the first night. There will be 15 areas of the police department involved. We also encourage citizen input as to expectations and concerns good or bad. Our mission is to bring the Police and the Community closer together by educating each other for the Ultimate goal of a SAFER place to live and or work. 



There is an Advanced class offered upon completion of the basic CPA. The advanced classes are held on Tuesday nights also from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. The advanced class is 10 consecutive Tuesday nights. These classes are more in depth of our special divisions and how we can utilize the information to assist law enforcement as well as benefiting our day to day lives. 
       


Each class has a Graduation ceremony on the last night. Certificates and awards are given to each participant. There is no charge for either class. All class materials will be issued notebooks, paper, pens, handouts, etc.

 

The requirements are very basic. Participants/Students must be at least 20 years of age with a clear criminal history, meaning no convictions of any felony charge, not currently on probation, bond, or wanted list. A short entrance application will need to be completed prior to first night. A modified background check will be conducted. To be recognized as a graduate no more than 4 classes can be missed. And no more than 3 of the advance class. We ask that all participants either live or work in the city but exceptions have been made.

The previous graduating classes have formed the La Porte Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association.



 Any person graduating from the basic academy is eligible. There is no requirement to join the association.

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