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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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