The details
Texas CPAAA President Barbara Cook presented the award to Pearland CPAAA President Judy Gaudin at a July 9 award ceremony, according to a news release.
The program, which Pearland has offered since 1995, enables citizens and Pearland police officers to interact with one another and educates citizens on topics such as officer safety, patrol procedures, SWAT, narcotics, K9, the drone program and animal control, according to the city’s website.
The award recognizes the program’s building of a strong, active membership that has a sense of community and a willingness to give back to the community.
The Pearland program was recognized out of 140 CPAAA and thousands of members across Texas.
Quote of note
"This organization does a tremendous job supporting our awesome Pearland Police Department officiates throughout the year,” said Mayor Kevin Cole, who attended and graduated in the first Pearland Citizens Police Academy Class, in the news release.
Looking ahead
The Pearland Academy is now accepting applications for its 60th class, which will begin Aug. 19.
