The members of the CPAAA are proud to support the youth of this community, especially those who have chosen to go into the law enforcement field. To assist in that goal, the Marsha Ellis Ullrich Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to a graduating high school senior.
Previous scholarships winners include:
2021 - Maggie Hodde
2020 - Abby Hooge
2019 - Colbey Matthew Thornton
2018 - La'Javia Nichole Hopes
2017 -
2016 -
2015 - Kaitlyn Doyle
2014 - Morgan Stickley
2013 - N/A
2012 - Kayla Evans
2011 - Brook Hutson
2010 -
2009 - Will Kelley
2008 - Quinton Smith
2007 - Josh Vandever
2006 - Michael Bates
2005 - Heather Wiesepape
2003 - Shamara Kallie
2002 - Fay Janes
2001 - Darrel Allphin
The Brenham Police Academy Alumni Association supports the community and the Brenham Police Department by participating in the following organizations and events:
Citizen's Police Academy
The Brenham Citizen's Police Academy is a multi-faceted educational program that allows interested residents to interact with Brenham Police Department officers. The program is designed to introduce community members to the policy and procedures of the department, and to law enforcement in general.
The 10-week class encompasses lectures, tours, demonstrations and "hands on " experiences to increase awareness and understanding on how everyone is a partner in the fight against crime.
Citizens on Patrol
An outgrowth of the CPA program, the Citizens on Patrol (COPS) program is designed to use graduates of the program as the "eyes and ears" of the Brenham Police Department. Graduates draw on their experiences as a member of the academy and are a tremendous community resource. The objective of the COPS program is to utilize volunteers in certain aspects of community policing that combat criminal behavior and assist Brenham officers. Participants patrol neighborhood streets and parks and become an extension of the department, which allows officers to focus on major crime concerns. As of January 2014, COP volunteers have donated over 11,000 hours to the community and the department.
National Night Out
National Night Out is the nation's largest annual crime and drug prevention event, held across the country the first Tuesday of August. However, in 2008, the State of Texas moved National Night Out to October in an attempt to avoid the summer heat.
The event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs. It is also aimed at strengthening neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships. It sends a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
In Brenham, the event involves citizens, area law enforcement agencies, emergency response agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials. Along with traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils, city residents celebrate National Night Out with block parties, cookouts, visits from police and fire, flashlight walks and contests for youth.
January
CPAAA meeting (2nd Monday of each month)
Uptown Swirl
Guns & Hoses Blood Drive
February
CPAAA meeting (2nd Monday of each month)
Valentine Day Flower Delivery
March
CPAAA meeting (2nd Monday of each month)
BFD Annual Fish Fry
Spring Break Tourist Parking @ Blue Bell Creameries
Brenham Elementary School Traffic Control
April
CPAAA meeting (2nd Monday of each month)
NTL Telecommunicators Week
Blue Bell Fun Run
City Easter Egg Hunt
Washington County Little League Fundraiser
Guns & Hoses Blood Drive
May
CPAAA meeting (2nd Monday of each month)
NTL Police Week
CPAAA Annual Bake Sale Fundraiser/Flower Delivery
Maifest Parade
WCPOA Golf Tournament
BHS Scholarship Award Presentation
June
CPAAA meeting (2nd Monday of each month)
Juneteenth Parade
CPAAA/BPD Annual Picnic
Tourist Parking @ Blue Bell Creameries
Summer Sip
July
CPAAA meeting (2nd Monday of each month)
Hot Nights Cool Tunes
Tourist Parking @ Blue Bell Creameries
August
CPAAA meeting (2nd Monday of each month)
Camp Periwinkle Escort
Firemans Fiesta
BHS Band March Escort
Guns & Hoses Blood Drive
Tourist Parking @ Blue Bell Creameries
September
CPAAA meeting (2nd Monday of each month)
BHS Football Parking
BHS Homecoming Parade
Washington County Fair Parade
Special Olympics Law Enforcement & Torch Run
October
CPAAA meeting (2nd Monday of each month)
NTL Night Out
Adam's Angels 5k Dash – Traffic Control
Halloween Candy Drive-Thru
Kid Fish Fingerprint Assignment
BHS Football Parking
November
CPAAA meeting (2nd Monday of each month)
CPAAA Annual Drive-Thru Fundraiser (1st Monday of November)
December
Christmas Parade
Lake Loons Toy Run Escort
BSSLC Christmas Party Gift Give-Away
Toys for Tots
An outgrowth of the Citizens' Police Academy (CPA), the Citizens on Patrol (COP) program allows individuals who have completed the CPA program to patrol neighborhoods and parks in marked COP units. They serve as an extension of the eyes and ears of the police department. COP units are equipped with a two-way radio and are always in contact with Central Communications. The COP volunteers do not enforce the law but do notify dispatch and police officers when violations of the law are observed. Additional duties include traffic control at the request of officers and at special events. For more information on the COP program, contact Corporal Alex Saenz at 979-337-7325.
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