Citizens Police Academy

The Pearland Citizens Police Academy (CPA) is a program offered by the Pearland Police Department that gives citizens an inside look at how the department operates.

The Citizens Police Academy is a free program open to Pearland-area residents and employees. Classes typically meet once a week in the evenings for approximately 12 weeks. Topics covered include patrol procedures, investigations, crime scene processing, traffic enforcement, K9 operations, SWAT, and more — all taught by Pearland Police Department officers and staff.