Citizens Police Academy Alumni AssociationThe Schertz Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (SCPAAA) is composed of graduates of the Schertz Citizens Police Academy and may become part of the Schertz Volunteer Program.

Any U.S. citizen at least 18 years old may become a member of the SCPAAA, provided they are of good moral character, free of a felony conviction, and complete the application, background, and training process. A volunteer is a non-salaried individual who offers their services for a limited time, acting in a specific capacity willingly by one’s own accord. A volunteer has no salary, benefits, or labor relations rights of a City employee and serves “at the will” of the Chief of Police. A volunteer can be placed in or removed from volunteer duties by the Chief of Police with or without cause. The volunteer will complete and sign the Schertz Volunteer Agreement.

Board Members

President - Bobby Armstrong
Vice President - Curtis Rabenaldt
Secretary - Aimee Wudel
Treasurer - Cyndi Broschat

Meetings

The SCPAAA meets at the police department on the second Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Documents

Bylaws

Frequently Asked Questions

All members of the Alumni must attend and complete the Schertz Police Departments Citizens Police Academy. Upon completion of the Citizens Police Academy you will be eligible to join the SCPAAA.

The Schertz Police Department, Citizens Police Academy is an 8-week course, available to interested residents and/or business members in the Schertz community. The program is designed to give awareness and information about the role of law enforcement, and to increase the rapport between citizens and Police Officers. The Citizens Police Academy does not give the students any Police Officer certifications or qualifications. The Citizens Police Academy is for educational purposes only.

Instruction

The Citizens Police Academy consists of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. Some of the topics in the academy include: department command structure, operations, simulated firearms training, use of force, laws, city ordinances, traffic stops, criminal investigations, and communications. The student will also have the opportunity to participate in role-playing scenarios during class.

Requirements

Persons interested in the Schertz Citizens Police Academy must be at least 18 years of age, and complete the application process. A background check is done on all applicants, at no charge. There is no fee for the class, and it will be limited to 30 students.

Schedule

The classes will be held every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The dates will be posted on the Citizens Police Academy page

Application

Return all completed applications (PDF) to:
Schertz Police Department
Special Projects Division
1400 Schertz Parkway
Building 6
Schertz, TX 78154
Phone 210-619-1264
Fax 210-619-1220

No, there is no cost involved to attend the Citizens Police Academy. Membership in the Schertz Citizens Police Academy Alumni is not mandatory. If a person attends the Citizens Police Academy they do not have to participate in the SCPAAA.

We assist the Schertz Police Department with various events and projects such as Blue Santa, July 4th Jubilee, Holidazzle, National Night Out, and the Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers just to name a few.