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Citizen Police Academy

The City of Melissa Police Department is pleased to offer multi-week Citizen's Police Academy each year. Please see below for general program details and course highlights This program provides residents and those who work in Melissa an opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of the police department, its personnel, and its policies. 

Through engaging, hands-on sessions, participants will gain insights into various aspects of police work and develop a deeper understanding of law enforcement's role in the community. Keep up with our social media accounts for announcements about the next Citizen's Police Academy.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Melissa Police Department is to ensure each citizen can live peacefully, free from crime, through a partnership with the community that provides professional and courteous services.

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Core Values

Integrity: The Melissa Police Department is built upon a foundation of ethical and professional conduct. We are committed to the highest level of moral principles and ethics. All members of the department will adhere to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics which is a part of this manual.

Honesty: We will be truthful and trustworthy at all times.

Fairness: We are committed to equal application of the law to offenders and members of the public as well as the equal application of rules and regulations to all members of the department.

Courage: We are dedicated to meeting all challenges with the courage needed to accomplish our mission.

Compassion: We understand our role as community caretakers, and temper our application of the law with compassion and empathy.

Program Details

  • Duration: 9 weeks plus graduation night, every Thursday from January 29 to April 2, 2026
  • Time: 7 PM - 9 PM
  • Location: Public Safety Building, 2402 McKinney Street, Melissa, TX 75454 
    Except for a couple of out-of-classroom field trips
  • Eligibility: Participants must be 18 years or older and either live or work in the City of Melissa. A background check is required.

Course Highlights

  • Insight into patrol operations, investigations, and traffic enforcement
  • Hands-on experience with police equipment and techniques
  • Opportunity to engage with officers and understand community policing
  • Graduation ceremony upon course completion

Registration Details
Registration closes on January 16, 2026 at 11:00am.

Please print and complete the form, then return it to the Police Department at the Public Safety Building located at 2404 McKinney Street. Print Application

Can't make this session? Sign up to join the waitlist or for next session! Complete the interest form

Course Schedule
Citizen Police Academy Course Schedule

Citizen Police Academy Course Schedule

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