LPPD celebrates another CPA graduation
On July 29th, 2025, the La Porte Police Department was pleased to announce the graduation of another Citizens Police Academy (CPA).
Members of the class included: Malinda Bostik, Amanda DeAlejandro, Jerardo Jimenez, Veronica Martin, Ana Mendez, Dausha Moore-Wright, Edward Parker, Jerri Parker, Alex Sova, Maribel Valdez, Rylan Watkins, and Megan Weaver. Each of the graduates was presented with an official diploma recognizing their dedication and accomplishments.
CPA participants attended Tuesday-night classes at the La Porte Police Department for 12 consecutive weeks. As with previous CPA classes, the most recent participants were exposed to a large group of well-qualified instructors. Courses were all taught by City of La Porte employees, both certified police officers and civilian employees serving in specialized positions. To supplement the classroom instruction, hands-on training was offered to participants covering multiple areas of police operations.
The ultimate mission and primary focus of the CPA is to bring the Police Department and the community closer together by educating one another.
Participation in the CPA is free and all materials are provided by the Police Department. Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age with a clear criminal history. This means that applicants can have no convictions for felony offenses, cannot be on probation for any reason, and must not have any outstanding warrants. An application is also required to be completed and a background check will be conducted prior to the first night of class. The department asks that all applicants live or work in the City of La Porte, although occasional exception(s) may be made. Following graduation, CPA members find an abundance of rewarding volunteer opportunities within their police department.
For questions concerning La Porte’s Citizens Police Academy, please contact Officer Ricky Valdez at 281-842-3152 or log onto the department’s website at https://www.laportetx.gov/488/Citizens-Police-Academy
