Citizens Police Academy

The Prosper Police Department is now accepting applications for the upcoming Citizens Police Academy class, starting April 3. This free program is designed to educate residents on the operations, policies and procedures of the Prosper Police Department, helping to build trust and strengthen our community.

Class Details

  • Dates: April 3 through June 12
  • Time: Thursdays, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. (first class starts at 6 p.m.)
  • **No class during Prosper graduation week (May 22)
  • One Saturday class at the firing range

Application Deadline

Applications are due by March 21. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this educational opportunity.

How to Apply

To be eligible to participate in the upcoming Prosper Citizens Academy, you must have your Application for Volunteer Programs document notarized. The Town of Prosper offers free notary services at two convenient locations:

  • Prosper Town Hall
    250 W. First Street, Prosper, TX 75078

Please ensure you bring your signed document for notarization at either location. The notarized document must be returned on or before March 21, 2025, to remain eligible for the Academy. Applications are available on our website, and spots are limited, so apply today!

Questions

For questions, please get in touch with Officer Erin Hubbard at:

Phone: 972-569-1000

Email: ehubbard@prospertx.gov

Applications are available on our website, and spots are limited, so apply today!

Program Benefits

Graduates of the Citizens Police Academy are eligible to join the Prosper Police Volunteer Corps, including the Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P) and Volunteers in Police Service (V.I.P.S) programs. These programs offer valuable opportunities to volunteer within the police department and engage with the community through various events and patrols.

Requirements

  • Legal resident of Prosper or work/attend school in Prosper
  • 18 years of age or older (17 and older for PISD HS students enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program with a written recommendation from their instructor/coordinator)
  • Valid Driver’s license or State ID (PISD students: if no State issued ID, provide PISD Student ID card)
  • Safe Driving record
  • None of the Disqualifiers

Disqualifiers

  • Having been convicted of a felony
  • Having been or currently on court-ordered supervision or probation for any criminal offense of the grade of Class B misdemeanor or above in the last five (5) years
  • Having been convicted of a family violence offense
  • Currently being under indictment for any offense
  • Being prohibited by State or Federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition
  • Having your driver’s license suspended or revoked due to excessive violation during the past five (5) years
  • Having citations for failure to maintain financial responsibility (vehicle insurance) in the past two (2) years
  • Having been convicted of the misdemeanor offense of DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) in the past five (5) years
  • Having been convicted of indecent exposure or delivery of any amount of illegal drug or substance with or without remuneration
  • Having ever used LSD, PCP, or any similar type of substance, or having used marijuana within five (5) years of application date.

Photo Gallery

View photos from previous Citizens Police Academy classes.