Benbrook’s Citizens on
Patrol
The Benbrook Citizens on Patrol (COPS) was formed in 1994 under the
direction of Police Chief Sam Horan. We are made up of residents of
Benbrook from all walks of life, age groups, gender, working families and
retirees. The purpose of our organization is to become involved in
community affairs, assisting the Police Department and expanding our knowledge
of the workings of our city. Working together with the Police Department
to make Benbrook a better and safer place to live and work.
Our Citizens on Patrol Academy normally conducts two sessions per
year, starting in February and September.
Who can attend:
Residents of the City of
Is there a fee to attend?
No. The Academy provides all notebooks and materials.
Students are encouraged to take notes and be active participants.
About the Course:
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Classes
meet every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
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There
are no tests or exams.
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Class
size is limited to 18.
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The
Police Department and the Alumni Association host an informal ceremony for
graduates.
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Subjects that are covered: |
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Communications |
Traffic and DWI Enforcement |
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Departmental Procedures |
Child Abuse / Family Violence |
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Patrol Functions |
Court System |
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Criminal Investigations |
Radar Training |
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Crime Scene Techniques |
C.O.P. Training |
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How the Subjects are Taught:
Instructors include police officers, detectives, department staff, judges,
elected officials, representatives from other agencies, and COP members.
The course includes many demonstrations, hands-on activities, and ride-outs
with patrol officers.
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Some of the activities for which you can volunteer
as a C.O.P. Academy graduate: |
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Adam / Amber Alert |
Neighborhood Patrols / Watches |
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Fingerprinting and Photo ID of Children |
Beautifying Benbrook |
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Traffic Control |
Community Activities |
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Radar / Seatbelt Surveys |
Tattoo Removal |
For more information, or to apply: E-mail COPS@benbrookpd.com
Here is a link to Benbrook Police Department’s information
on COPS:
http://www.cityofbenbrook.com/content/54/56/129/293/317/default.aspx
GENERAL INFORMATION ON
CODE BLUE – CITIZENS ON PATROL PROGRAM
The RCCE COP program began in the
summer of 2006. Volunteer neighbors will be conducting vehicular patrols within
the RCCE community, while in radio contact with FWPD dispatchers, and monitored
by our assigned Neighborhood Police Officer (NPO). COP’s function is expressly
to observe. report, but not enforce,
any violations or criminal activity. Communication with the Benbrook PD, will
be: 911 for emergencies, or (817) 249-1610 for non-emergency situations. The
City of
Patrols will be conducted on designated
thoroughfares within the community. Private property will not be patrolled,
without specific, written permission from owners of such property. RCCEHA code
violations will not be transmitted over the police net, but if flagrant, and at
the discretion of the patrol individual, will be reported to the association
for enforcement.
COP vehicles will be identified as such
with magnetic signs, and individuals by distinctive
clothing, and I.D. badges. The frequency, and duration, of patrols is directly
proportional to the number of volunteer COP’S.
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NEED ADDITIONAL PATROL VOLUNTEERS. Certification consists of an eight hour
training class at FWPD facilities , the next occurring
in October, and two, four- hour shifts accompanying an on-duty, FWPD beat
officer.
For further information, please contact either Gordon Stone at
(871) 732 – 6754 or by email at jacque@ureach.com or Bob Small at (817)
763-0500 or by email at rsmall@swbell.net.
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