Nonprofit Week 2025: Kerrville Citizens Police Academy

Sgt. Jonathan Lamb, along with alumni Laura Davis and Rose Bradshaw, highlighted the Kerrville Citizens Police Academy’s vital role as an adjunct to the Kerrville Police Department.

The academy offers programs for adults, middle schoolers through Junior Academy, and young children through Safety Town, which was canceled this year due to the flood. During the July 4 flood, KCPA volunteers were instrumental, providing support at the Emergency Operations Center from early morning.

Davis was at the EOC by 7:15 a.m., helping manage access, while other volunteers like Bradshaw and Tony Caldwell sorted and organized massive donations of supplies, including boots for responders. This volunteer effort meant police officers could focus on essential duties.

The KCPA alumni association, with about 85 members, supports every police department program and saves the city significant money. They operate programs like Citizens on Patrol for river trail and handicap parking enforcement and manage Blue Santa and semi-annual drug take-back events.

The association also contributed to equipping every patrol officer with a LifeVac anti-choking device. The next Citizen Police Academy class is planned for spring 2026, coinciding with their 20th anniversary.

For more information about the Kerrville Citizens Police Academy, contact the Kerrville Police Department.