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Community Involvement

Community Programs & Events

Security Surveys for Businesses

The College Station Police Department offers free security surveys to College Station businesses. A security survey is a critical on-site examination and analysis for the purpose of:

  • Determining existing security conditions
  • Identifying security deficiencies related to existing conditions
  • Determining the level or amount of protection needed
  • Making recommendations for improvement

Citizens Police Academy

Citizens Police Academy (CPA) is held each fall and spring. It's an opportunity for community members to gain a better understanding of the responsibilities and challenges of the police profession.

National Night Out

National Night Out (NNO) is held in Texas on the first Tuesday of each October. The goal of National Night Out is to heighten awareness of crime prevention and to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.

Other Events

  • Annual Easter Celebration
  • Family Fish
  • Cops & Goblins
  • Breakfast With Blue Santa

Volunteer Opportunities

The College Station Police Department is fortunate to have several wonderful volunteers that give of their time and talent to help us accomplish our mission. Our volunteers work at the Department in a variety of capacities, based on their preference and expertise.

Some of the current volunteer positions include the following areas:

  • Accreditation: Assists in the documentation of best practices, works with focus groups to improve service delivery.
  • Administration: Volunteer Coordinator Assistants help manage the day-to-day operations of the Volunteer and Intern Program.
  • Administration: Updates and maintains the Department’s personnel files and assists with special events.
  • Chaplains: Licensed Clergy assist with delivering death messages and provide spiritual assistance to Departmental personnel.
  • Criminal Investigations: Supervises the CID Interns and assists detectives with clerical and analytical support of assigned cases.
  • VEST: Assist with logistics and provide support to personnel at major crime scenes and at signature events.

All of our current Volunteer positions are currently filled and there is a waitlist of interested citizens that would like to volunteer. If you have any questions about our Volunteer Program, please contact:

The City of College Station is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Veteran Friendly Employer.

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