The members of the CPAAA are proud to support the youth of this community, especially those who have chosen to go into the law enforcement field. To assist in that goal, the Marsha Ellis Ullrich Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to a graduating high school senior.

Previous scholarships winners include:

2008 - Quinton Smith
2007 - Josh Vandever
2006 - Michael Bates
2005 - Heather Wiesepape
2003 - Shamara Kallie
2002 - Fay Janes
2001 - Darrel Allphin

The Brenham Police Academy Alumni Association supports the community and the Brenham Police Department by participating in the following organizations and events:

Citizen's Police Academy

The Brenham Citizen's Police Academy is a multi-faceted educational program that allows interested residents to interact with Brenham Police Department officers. The program is designed to introduce community members to the policy and procedures of the department, and to law enforcement in general.

The 12-week class encompasses lectures, tours, demonstrations and "hands on " experiences to increase awareness and understanding on how everyone is a partner in the fight against crime.

Citizens on Patrol

An outgrowth of the CPA program, the Citizens on Patrol (COPS) program is designed to use graduates of the program as the "eyes and ears" of the Brenham Police Department. Graduates draw on their experiences as a member of the academy and are a tremendous community resource. The objective of the COPS program is to utilize volunteers in certain aspects of community policing that combat criminal behavior and assist Brenham officers. Participants patrol neighborhood streets and parks and become an extension of the department, which allows officers to focus on major crime concerns. As of January 2009, COP volunteers have donated over 2,300 hours to the community and the department.

National Night Out

National Night Out is the nation's largest annual crime and drug prevention event, held across the country the first Tuesday of August. However, in 2008, the State of Texas moved National Night Out to October to in an attempt to avoid the summer heat.

The event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs. It is also aimed at strengthening neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships. It sends a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

In Brenham, the event involves citizens, area law enforcement agencies, emergency response agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials. Along with traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils, city residents celebrate National Night Out with block parties, cookouts, visits from police and fire, flashlight walks and contests for youth.

April
5 CPA Class @ 6:30 PM - Range Demo
8 Easter
9 General Meeting @ 7 PM
11 CPA Class @ 6:30 PM - Graduation, Blinn Student Center
14 Blue Bell Fun Run??
14 Bluebonnet Festival in Chappell Hill
15 Bluebonnet Festival in Chappell Hill
21 San Jacinto Day
27 Special Olympics Spring Meet
28 Special Olympics Spring Meet
xx National Volunteer Week/National Communications Week??
xx Guns and Hoses Blood Drive @ 210 N. Park??
xx Guns and Hoses Blood Drive @ Fireman's Training Center??


May
5 Cinco de Mayo
10 122nd Annual Maifest
11 122nd Annual Maifest
12 122nd Annual Maifest
12 Bake Sale???
13 Mother's Day
14 General Meeting @ 7 PM
24 Torch Run
28 Memorial Day (Observed)

June
4 Executive Board Meeting @ 7 PM
xx CPA 20th Anniversary Picnic-Celebration at Fireman's Training Center??
11 General Meeting @ 7 PM
14 Flag Day
xx Guns and Hoses Blood Drive @ 210 N. Park??
xx Guns and Hoses Blood Drive @ Fireman's Training Center??
16 Juneteenth Parade?
17 Father's Day
20 Summer Begins

July
4 Independence Day
7 Hot Nights Cool Tunes
9 General Meeting @ 7 PM
14 Hot Nights Cool Tunes
21 Hot Nights Cool Tunes
28 Hot Nights Cool Tunes

August
13 General Meeting @ 7 PM
xx Fireman's Fiesta??
xx B H S Band March?

September
3 Labor Day
10 General Meeting @ 7 PM
11 Patriot Day
19 144th Annual Washington County Fair / Parade ?
20 144th Annual Washington County Fair
21 144th Annual Washington County Fair
22 144th Annual Washington County Fair
22 Autumn Begins

October
1 Executive Board Meeting @ 7 PM
8 Columbus Day
8 General Meeting @ 7 PM
13 36th Annual Scarecrow Festival in Chappell Hill
14 36th Annual Scarecrow Festival in Chappell Hill
xx National Night Out?
31 Halloween Drive Thru/ Fairgrounds Celebration

November
4 Daylight Savings Time Ends
6 Election Day
xx Drive Thru Fundraiser
12 Veterans Day Observed
12 General Meeting @ 7PM
22 Thanksgiving

December
1 Holiday Stroll and Parade??
xx Jingle Bell Stroll Fun Run??
14 CPAAA Christmas Party at Fair Ground VIP Room
21 Winter Begins
25 Christmas

An outgrowth of the Citizens' Police Academy (CPA), the Citizens on Patrol (COP) program allows individuals who have completed the CPA program to patrol neighborhoods and parks in marked COP units. They serve as an extension of the eyes and ears of the police department. COP units are equipped with a two-way radio and are always in contact with Central Communications. The COP volunteers do not enforce the law, but do notify dispatch and police officers when violations of the law are observed. Additional duties include traffic control at the request of officers and at special events. For more information on the COP program, contact Cpl. Chris Jackson at 979-337-7324 or cjackson@cityofbrenham.org.