Newsletters

A quarterly publication that is both informative and professional in appearance, keeping members current on upcoming training opportunities, trends, and new developments that specifically affect Citizens Police Academy coordinators, instructors, and alumni association members or volunteers.

Newsletter cover December 2011.

December 2011

Illinois CPAA Hosts Two-Day Volunteer Program Training Seminar

Chief’s Plan Could Save Officer Lives
He wants to make killing a cop a federal crime.

Volunteer Recognition and Motivation
Tips to Avoid Burnout and Keep Volunteers Inspired

New Law Enforcement Museum
“We did build it, and they did come.”

Social Networking Security
What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

Mission Focus!
The calm in this economic storm.

Roselle Police Officer Also Drag Racing Champ

Preparing for the Winter Months

Newsletter cover September 2011.

September 2011

The Citizen Police Academy: a proactive, proven avenue to showcase your department, improve community relations, and cultivate support

Answering Basic Fundraising Questions

National Night Out Celebrations in Buffalo Grove and Arlington Heights

The Perfect Storm is Coming

Rise in Law Enforcement Deaths Continues During First Half of 2011: Firearms Related Deaths Reach 20-Year High

Your PowerPoint® Presentation Doesn’t Have To Suck

Newsletter cover June 2011.

June 2011

Illinois CPAA Members Stage as Unruly Crowd for Officers

California Citizens’ Academy Puts Civilians in the OIS Hot Seat

Schaumburg Police Department Awarded for Youth Program

First American Bank Continues Series of Communications Discussing Fraud

Illinois CPAA Hosts Successful Training Seminar

National Night Out 2011: Tuesday, August 2, 2011

National Organization Develops Standards for Excellence in Crime Prevention

Volunteer Coordinators: The Pivotal Point for Volunteer Management Success

The Dollar Value of Volunteers

How PowerPoint Kills Learning: It Is Not Justifiable Homicide

Getting More Miles from a Tank of Gas

Newsleter cover March 2011.

March 2011

An Invitation from the NIPAS Mobile Field Force Team

A Trainer’s Guide to Copyright, Part 1: Navigating the Fair Use Exception

Citizen Police Academy II — Taking a Step Beyond the Initial CPA Class
see article

For Your Next Fundraiser… Host a “Don’t Show Up” Event

A Trainer’s Guide to Copyright, Part 2: Navigating the Fair Use Exception

Infamous Cop Killers

AR-15 High-Tech Light and Mounting Systems Purchased by Brookfield Police Department with BCPAAA Donations

First American Bank Launches Series of Communications Discussing Fraud

Newsletter cover December 2010.

December 2010

Aurora Citizen Police Academy — Cooperation Through Community Involvement

Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora

A Handful of Good Tips for Managing, Motivating, and Working with Volunteers

The Case for Citizen Police Academies in Troubled Times
see article

“Can You Spare a Dollar” Fundraiser

How Speakers Handle that FEAR Thing

Safety Vests Purchased with Brookfield CPAAA Donations

Steer Clear of Night Driving Dangers

Wheeling Officer Receives Crime Stopper’s Public Service Award

Newsletter cover Fall 2010.

September 2010

Arlington Heights Citizen Police Academy

2010 National Night Out

Public Safety Awareness Day… Fun for All Ages

Following a 50-Year Low, Law Enforcement Deaths Surge During the First Half of 2010

Arlington Heights Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association

Happy 30th Birthday, McGruff!

Crime Prevention is Everyone's Business

TRIAD Senior Citizen Volunteer Award

Bring in Sweet Profits with a Candy Bar Fundraiser

Newsletter cover Summer 2010.

June 2010

Illinois CPAA Members Staged as Unruly Crowd for Officers

Citizen Academies Not Just for Police Departments Anymore

Volunteers: For Many It’s a Way of Giving Back

Ways to Encourage Volunteering

The Dollar Value of Volunteers

Committees That Produce Results

Newsletter cover March 2010.

March 2010

Senior Citizen Police Academy Draws 75 Attendees in Mundelein

An Invitation from the NIPAS Mobile Field Force Team

Simple Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Starting Up a Citizens Police Academy

Alumni Associations: Make Your Fundraising Goals SMART!

National Volunteer Week
April 18 to April 24, 2010

10 Things Your Alumni Board Can Learn from Will Rogers

It’s Still Winter… Drive Safely

Newsletter cover December 2009.

December 2009

A Sincere Thank You

Shopping Online? Be Wary of Crime

Illinois CPAA Hosts Another Successful Training Seminar
Conducting Great Citizen Police Academy and Alumni Association Classes in Tough Economic Times

Leadership Skills: How to Get and Keep Volunteers

Preparing for the Winter Months

Public Speaking: How You Say It Counts!

The Importance of the Thank-You Letter in Fundraising

Newsletter September 2009 cover.

September 2009

In the Spotlight: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy

Running Great Association Board and Committee Meetings

Trainers… It's Not About Us! Creating Learner-Centered Training

Citizen Police Academies: A Model for Smaller Agencies

Getting to Know Your Illinois CPAA Board of Directors

Where Current Illinois CPAA Members are Located

The Value of a Prepared Public: September is National Preparedness Month

Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Thank Your Volunteers

Crime Prevention is Everyone’s Business: October is Crime Prevention Month

Newsletter cover June 2009.

June 2009

Illinois CPAA Members Become Unruly Crowd for Officers

The Business Police Academy
Commercial Loss Prevention Through Education

Illinois CPAA Resource Library Now a Reality
go to the library

Do an “Easy Thousand” Fundraiser
Six Easy Steps for Raising $1,000 in Under Three Weeks

Recognizing Volunteers

The Dollar Value of Volunteers

Training Breaks that Seal Gaps

Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
see article

Newsletter cover March 2009.

March 2009

An Invitation from the NIPAS Mobile Field Force Team

Organizing Your Alumni Association as a Not-For Profit Corporation

We Interrupt this Training… to Bring You Brain-Compatible Learning

How Alumni Associations Can Reinvigorate Bored Boards

Preliminary Report Shows Decrease in Line of Duty Deaths
see article

Newsletter cover December 2008.

December 2008

Illinois CPAA Hosts Another Successful Training Seminar: “Starting and Maintaining a Citizen Police Academy”
more information

In the Spotlight: Carol Stream Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy

11 Things Alumni Associations Can Learn from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Where Current Illinois CPAA Members are Located

New Association Formed to Aid Community and Police

Thanking Your Agency Volunteers: The Best Recognition is from the Heart
see article

Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking

Village of Wheeling Receives Governor’s Home Town Award

Newsletter cover for September 2008.

September 2008

In the Spotlight: Schaumburg Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy

Speak to Your Audience: Eight Ways to Make Your Listeners Love You

Wisdom from “Rudy the Rock”

Best Practices for Alumni Association Board Meetings

Restaurant Night Fundraising
see article

Protect E-Gadgets from Thieves

Crime Bites — Bite Back

Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association of Schaumburg

Newsletter cover for June 2008.

June 2008

In the Spotlight: Joliet Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy

First Illinois CPAA Training Seminar a Great Success: “Improving Your CPA Class Presentations”
more information

Wheeling Police Department’s Citizen Patrol Program

What’s in It for Me? Part II

The Dollar Value of Volunteers

Citizens Police Academies Provide Exclusive, Inside Views

Richmond Citizens Police Academy Features Self-Defense Training

National Night Out 2008
see article

NCPAA Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Newsletter cover for March 2008.

March 2008

In the Spotlight: Rosemont Citizens’s Public Safety Academy

Police Service of Northern Ireland Visit

Building Safer Communities

Illinois CPAA Creating a Resource Library for Members

What’s in It for Me? Part I
see article

Walking the Walk

Having Your Phil

Form 990-N

National Volunteer Week

National CPAA Conference

Finding Grants Close to Home

Newsletter cover for December 2007.

December 2007

In the Spotlight: Hoffman Estates Citizen’s Police Academy

Marching to a New Beat

Hot Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List that Can Benefit the Illinois CPAA

Community-Oriented Policing in Northern Ireland
see article

Hoffman Estates Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association

Newsletter cover for September 2007.

September 2007

In the Spotlight: Lemont, Illinois Citizen Police Academy

Tips on Volunteering

The Dollar Value of Volunteers

Continuing Ed Classes for Your CPA Graduates

A Way to Reward Volunteers Making a Difference in Your Community
see article

My Identity Has Been Stolen

Alumni Associations Can Learn from the Music of the ’70s

Newsletter cover for June 2007.

June 2007

In the Spotlight: Gurnee, Illinois Citizen Police Academy and Alumni Association

Gurnee’s CPA Class Schedule

Summertime Blues

Fund Raising Can Be Fun
see article

National Night Out 2007

Newsletter cover for March 2007.

March 2007

In the Spotlight: Roselle, Illinois Reaps Benefits from Citizens Police Academy

Lessons Learned from “Miracle On Ice”

One Department’s Volunteer Experience (Eugene, Oregon)
see article

Protect Your Most Valuable Asset — Your Privacy

Newsletter cover for December 2006.

December 2006

In the Spotlight: Orlando, Florida Citizens Police Academy

Tips to Help You Keep Those New Year’s Resolutions

Attracting and Retaining Your Volunteers
see article

How to Get Your Message Out to The Media

A Unique Opportunity for Alumni Association Volunteers

Newsletter cover for September 2006.

September 2006

Starting Up a Citizen’s Police Academy
see article

Why Do People Volunteer?

The Dollar Value of Volunteers

Who Is Responsible for Disaster Preparedness

Ways to Encourage Volunteering