Register for the Plano Citizens Police Academy classes
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CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY - Fall Classes
Classes will begin on August 27, 2026, through November 19, 2026. FREE classes are held every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Plano-Richardson Training Center (4912 14th St, Plano, TX 75074).
The Plano Police Department sponsors the Citizens Police Academy (CPA) with the goal of educating the residents of Plano on the operations of the department. This is accomplished through a series of lectures and hands-on activities.
The CPA is led by the Crime Prevention Unit; with all lectures and activities taught by police officers whose current assignments are directly involved in the policing activities covered in their segment of the academy. The equipment used during the CPA is the same equipment used to train police officers.
Who Can Attend?
Citizens who reside or work in the City of Plano who:
• Are over 18 years of age and out of high school
• Possess a valid Texas driver's license
• Successfully complete a background investigation
What to expect in class:
9-1-1 Operations • Burglary Investigation • Crime Prevention • Crimes Against Persons Investigation • Department Philosophy • Emergency Response Team Operations • Firearm Safety • Internal Affairs • K-9 Policing • Narcotics Enforcement • Neighborhood Policing • Recruiting, Ethics, and Training • Tactical Driving • Tactical Situation Response • Traffic and Patrol
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