The Bryan Police Department announced that applications are being accepted the the next Citizen Police Academy (CPA). The next academy begins on September 3, 2026.
The 10-week CPA course meets on Thursdays from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at the Bryan Police Department. Admission is open to anyone aged 18 or older, but must pass and background and screening process. Class size is limited to 25 persons.
BPD says the goal of the academy is to educate citizens about the structure and activities of their police department. It’s not a “training” class, but an exciting “information” class. Get behind-the-scenes looks at how the Bryan Police Department works.
The CPA program operates on the premise that informed and educated citizens will be more supportive of police officers and the department, and will be more productive within their own neighborhoods and communities.
Topics covered include overviews of the BPD organization and structure, information on cadet recruiting and training, introductions to the various divisions of BPD and their responsibilities (such as Homicide, Traffic and Narcotics), plus hands-on workshops.
Instructors are drawn from the Police Department staff, from officers currently assigned to specific BPD divisions, and from non-BPD law enforcement agencies.
CPA class members are also given an opportunity to observe police patrol work through a Ride-Along experience with a patrol officer.
Applications close August 17, 2026, at 5:00pm.