The Citizens on Patrol (COP) program is a voluntary community based program that features current members of the Lake Jackson Police Department Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association in a proactive role supporting the Police Department and their community. Using the provided, Citizens on Patrol vehicle, members patrol their neighborhoods and businesses. COP's report possible issues or problems to police dispatch and an officer is sent for further investigation or assistance.
In addition, COP's duties involve assisting the Police Department with community events.
The COP programs greatest contribution lies in it's ability to be a link between the neighborhoods and the police department. They provide the department with information on possible criminal activity and local issues that may otherwise go unreported.
How to Join
If you are interested in becoming a part of the COP program, please enroll in the next Citizen Police Academy. For questions about the program please contact Sgt. N. Ross.