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Albuquerque Citizens Police Academy Alumni Membership

 

 

The concept of the Citizen Police Academy was developed in 1977, by the Devon and Cornwall, England Constabulary. Its purpose was to familiarize private citizens with the nature of police work.

The idea came about when citizens told their local police agencies that they were anxious to learn about how their police department operated. Once the agency decided to explore the possibility, it became apparent that even the most affluent and well disposed members of the public were almost totally ignorant of the features of police work.

The people who attended the academy came from every walk of life, and they quickly developed an eagerness to learn and participate. The academy also built a bridge between the community and law enforcement.

The first law enforcement agency in the United States to adopt the program was the Orlando (Florida) Police Department. In 1985, Orlando began what would become a national model. Since then, many major cities in the United States have established them.

Albuquerque has their own Citizen Police Academy. The first academy was held in January of 1995. Currently, there are three academies held each year. Law enforcement has always strives to improve the publics perception of police, and to increase the understanding that the community has for our practices and procedures.

 

 

How to Join the Albuquerque Police Departments Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association

 

You must be a Albuquerque Police Department Citizen Police Academy Graduate to be a member of the Alumni. The Alumni meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at The Albuquerque Police Academy The Roger A. Hoisington Jr. Training Building behind the Gerald Cline Memorial Substation 5412 2nd St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87107. We usually meet in class room A @ 6pm till Meeting is finished usually a couple hours depending on subjects and input. If something other than a ACPAAA meeting is going on at the academy we will meet in another class room if necessary.

 

You will also get information on how much money we raise as a Alumni association, what that money goes to. And where it comes from. Ex: gifts for FBI or officer appreciation, water, snacks for the conference, knifes for the cadets, fundraisers, turkey bingo ect.

 

Benefits of being a member of the ACPAAA is being updated on any ACPAAA, Police Department, and community events. You must be a paid member of the Alumni to participate in any Field Trips and Classes Ex: The FBI Crest provided through APD. Or the trip to the real crime center.

 

Annual Fees are due in January and the Yearly Fee is 25.00$ for each member. As soon as we process your paperwork when you attend a Alumni meeting during the meeting you will receive your membership card. If you Paid and have not received your membership card please let Tim, Gene or Monica know so we can get you situated with your card. Please fill out application and mail back to get your membership started. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also if you participated in the credits through the ACPAAA and need to get information about getting your credits through CNM you will need to bring your certificate and letter and your going to Contact Kevin for a apt. So he can put them in the system also have your student Id number so he can do it quickly

Kevin L. Daugherty Criminal Justice Intrustor School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety Phone: (505) 224-4201 Email: kdaugherty@cnm.edu (Building JS: Jeannette Stromberg Hall) on 525 Buena Vista Dr. SE 87106

It also makes it easier if you are already enrolled as a student at CNM. www.cnm.edu/

 

If you would like to Join the National Citizen Police Academy Alumni Annual fee is 50.00$ a year June 1st through May 31st. www.nationalcpaa.org/