Last night, we celebrated the Pasadena Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association with the esteemed presence of Mayor Jeff Wagner and Councilman Thomas Schoenbein.
It marked the 30th-year milestone for our C.P.A.A.A., a journey its founding members embarked upon with immense pride and commitment. During the ceremony, we took a moment to recognize the outstanding achievements that have defined their legacy over the years.
In 1995, the C.P.A.A.A. journey began with Class 1, and today, they have become one of the biggest supporters of our department and its employees. Over the years, the C.P.A.A.A. has contributed not only thousands of volunteer hours over three decades but also organized fundraisers to provide valuable equipment to help us better serve our community.
Noteworthy contributions include the purchase of our K9 Malcom in 2018, Drunk Buster Pedal Carts in 2020 for our D.W.I. education program, and, most recently, a Patrol Tactical Drone in 2023 to add to our newly established Drone Unit. Their members have gone above and beyond to ensure the success of more significant community events, such as Trunk or Treat and Officer Santa. Their unwavering commitment is evident as they consistently step up when there is a need and fulfill it.
Through their hundreds of hours of volunteer work working alongside our officers, they have become part of our family. They have participated in search teams for missing persons, offered support during high-profile homicide cases, and even mourned with us during the devastating losses of our own.
Join us in celebrating the incredible journey of the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and the invaluable contributions that have shaped our organization’s legacy over the past 30 years. Here’s to many more years of collaboration, support, and shared success!
