Community Programs Continued...
Citizen Police Academy (CPA)
The Citizen Police Academy managed by Sgt. Mike Edwards and Off. Jessica Ryan is a 12 week interactive class designed for those who live or work in DeSoto. In the academy, the students participate in training on topics that include Narcotics, Patrol, DWI Education, Crime Scene, Dispatch and even Gun Range Training. The class is held once per year in the fall for 15 students and is completely free.
The DeSoto Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (DCPAAA)
The DeSoto Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (DCPAAA) managed by Sgt. Mike Edwards and Off. Jessica Ryan was formed to promote communication and create partnerships between the DeSoto Police Department and citizens within the community. Alumni members help with special events, education and fund raising for items not covered in the budget, but are still considered Departmental needs. Mem- bers assist at the front desk in the Police Department, go on ride - a - longs, provide sup- port for Police Department and City - sponsored events and assist people in their com- munity. DCPAAA operates under the umbrella of the DeSoto Police Department. Graduates of the Citizen Police Academy formed the association to provide support for the DeSoto Police Department. Over the years the organization has continued to prove that they are a very important resource for the Police Department and the City of DeSoto.
For the fiscal year of 2021, DCPAAA/Citizen on patrol members provided more than 1400 volunteer hours, assisting the Police Department at a value of more than $31,481 to the citizens of DeSoto.
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