Membership Meeting
Speaker: Larry Zacharias, Chief of Police, University of Texas at Dallas; former Chief of Police, Richardson
Chief Zacharias has been the UT Dallas Police Chief since September 2009. Prior to joining UT Dallas, Chief Zacharias was with the Richardson, Texas, police department for 32 years, starting as a patrol officer and working his way up the ranks. He retired as Richardson’s chief in January 2009. During his career as a police administrator, Chief Zacharias has served as the legislative director for the Texas Police Chiefs Association and still serves as a member of the Environmental Crimes Committee for the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief Zacharias has been awarded the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s “Career Achievement Award” and was named the Richardson Citizen of the Year in 2008. In 2011, Chief Zacharias was named UT System Chief of the Year.
Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Fundraiser as part of the Richardson Trash Bash – Parking Lot of Richardson First United Methodist Church, between Arapaho and Belt Line on Central.
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5187, creating “National Correctional Officers’ Week.” Each year, the first full week in May is recognized as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, commemorating the contributions of correctional officers and personnel who work in jails, prisons, and community corrections across the country.
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th (National Peace Officers Memorial Day) falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
National Police Week occurs during the calendar week in which May 15th falls (Sunday – Saturday).
Memorial Service to be held along the circle drive near the flag poles between the 911 Center and the Police Department.
Registration: www.lexcpaaa.org
Focus: Exploring ways on how to develop a successful CPA program and Alumni Association. Studying emerging trends in police technology, training techniques, drug interdiction, forensics, legal issues, community concerns, communications and case file stories.
Attendees: Open to all RCPAAA members