There are two types of membership in the Garden Ridge Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association:
- Regular
- Provisional
Both membership types have annual dues in the amount of $15 for an individual member or $24 for a family membership. Lifetime memberships are also available for $150 for an individual or $240 for a family. The membership fee is due January 1st of each calendar year, payable to the GRCPAAA Treasurer.
Regular v Provisional Membership
Regular membership is available to any person who is a graduate of the Garden Ridge Citizen Police Academy.
Provisional membership shall be conferred on any individual who:
- Commits to attend the next Garden Ridge Citizen Police Academy (GRCPA) class
- Is sponsored by a Regular member
- Meets the qualifications for attending the GRCPA class
- Maintains In Good Standing Status (annual dues paid)
Provisional members cannot vote or hold office, but are eligible to participate in the volunteer activities of the Organization. Provisional members must graduate from the Garden Ridge Citizen Police Academy to be eligible for Regular membership in the Organization.
Official Shirts
Regular members are eligible to purchase an alumni shirt if desired. Although not a requirement, it is encouraged so that Alumni members are easily identifiable at community events, especially those that are sponsored or supported by GRCPAAA. For information on purchasing your official shirt, please contact our Membership Coordinator.
Bi-monthly Meetings
On odd numbered months (Jan, Mar, May, etc.), a membership meeting is held, and both Regular and Provisional members can attend. NOTE: Only the Regular members can make motions and vote during these meetings. The meetings are normally held on the third (3rd) Thursday at 7pm, in the Bluebonnet Room at the Garden Ridge Municipal Office complex. Reminders are posted here on our website, as well as on our Facebook Group.
Bi-monthly Socials
During the even numbered months, the GRCPAAA holds a Social at a local restaurant. Like the bi-monthly meetings, the socials are normally held on the third (3rd) Thursday with a start time of 5:30p, and both Regular and Provisional members can attend them. The only protocol is to enjoy everyone’s company and to enjoy the food as no business is discussed at the socials. As usual, reminders are posted here on our website, as well as on our Facebook Group.
The membership is asked to volunteer to bring goodies for a pre-meeting social beginning at 6:30p (before the start of the bi-monthly meeting). If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Social Committee chairperson.
The Membership Coordinator brings the coffee (provided by the Police Department), water, and sodas to the meetings. These beverages are usually leftovers from other GRCPAAA events.
Garden Ridge Citizen Police Academy (GRCPA)
A Citizen Police Academy class is offered periodically by the Garden Ridge Police Department for those Garden Ridge residents who have an interest in becoming more involved in their community.
- The class includes presentations from various law enforcement officials and community support organizations.
- An overview of Texas laws and their application in the investigative process is also discussed.
- Each student will be provided numerous opportunities to interact with your local police officers.
- All graduates of this class are encouraged to join the Alumni Association (GRCPAAA) to continue supporting your community and local law enforcement agency. Opportunities to assist in the Citizens Patrol (CP) and Check on Your Neighbor (COYN) program are available to GRCPAAA members with additional training.
Next CPA Class
The next CPA class will begin in January 2025. Registration will open in late 2024.
To be eligible to join the GRCPAAA you must be a graduate of the Citizens’ Police Academy. To be notified of the next academy class, please submit your information below.