The Citizens Police Academy (CPA) is an eight to twelve-week course that meets Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and covers an array of subjects. This informative program provides participants an opportunity to have insight and learn about the different ways the Fort Worth Police Department operates from Training to Criminal Investigations.
Click here for the CPA Application.
Preliminary Qualifications
Must be 18 years old or older
Must not have any misdemeanor above a class C or Felonies
Must have a form of government identification
Must pass a background check
Must live or work within the City of Fort Worth
Application Process
Applicants are encouraged to submit an application two weeks prior to the start of the next available
academy class to ensure a class seat.
- Must meet preliminary qualifications.
- Complete Application and email to Tamelia.Carroll@fortworthtexas.gov
- Applicants will be contacted regarding their application status via email or phone number provided on application.
- Qualified applicants will be given the next available seat based on capacity.
- All classes will be held at 1000 Calvert Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.
CPAA Coordinator
For more information, please contact Officer Tamelia Carroll - (817) 392-6225, or email at Tamelia.Carroll@fortworthtexas.gov
Citizens Police Academy Alumni
Upon completion of the course, the student will have the opportunity to become an active CPA Alumni. Alumni attend monthly meetings to cover additional training on safety related topics and learn about volunteer opportunities.
Citizens Police Academy (Spanish)
The CPA Spanish is the same course given in English. It provides the opportunity for our communities to apply for the course in Spanish. It is a twelve week course provided once a year to interested candidates. For more information, please contact Officer Daniel Segura at (682) 225-5938 or via email at Daniel.Segura@fortworthtexas.gov
Click here for the CPA/Spanish Application.