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Police describe Citizens Police Academy, auxiliary program and community partnerships
Summary
Shreveport City Police updated the committee on the Citizens Police Academy, auxiliary officer program, and local and visiting interest in the programs; auxiliaries volunteer monthly and assist with low-risk duties and events.
Shreveport City Police told the Public Safety Committee on April 21 that the Citizens Police Academy (CPA) and the auxiliary officer program are active and that the programs provide community engagement and operational assistance.
Staff said the current Citizens Police Academy has about 20 participants and that some alumni re-enroll for a refresher. The CPA runs one night a week for about three hours, and staff said they will announce the next class date when scheduled. The department reported outreach to recruit auxiliary officers and said an auxiliary program typically runs about 10 weeks, held at night, and that auxiliaries volunteer about eight hours a month. Auxiliary officers wear uniform and can ride in patrol units to assist with low-risk duties and relieve sworn officers for more serious work.
Police staff described recent operational benefits from auxiliaries, including assisting at major events and helping in early responses to incidents so sworn officers can return to higher-priority duties. Staff also noted a visiting delegation from Gary, Indiana scheduled to observe the CPA program. No council action was requested.
