Membership Meeting
Program: TBA
Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators.
In the early 1990’s, Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced what became H.J. Res. 284 to create “National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.” According to Congressional procedure, it was introduced twice more in 1993 and 1994, and then became permanent, without the need for yearly introduction. The Congressional resolution also stated there were more than “500,000 telecommunications specialists,”
When you run into a dispatcher, be sure and tell them “thank you”.
We will not be having a regular Membership Meeting tonight, instead, we will be attending the Richardson Real Heroes annual recognition ceremony honoring those selected to receive this honor.
Each year, Real Heroes accepts nominations for those who have contributed their time and effort by volunteering in Richardson. One of our own, Marty Korn, was selected as one of four honorees.
Please join your other friends and CPA Alumnis in attending this program. There is no cost to attend.
The annual spring fundraiser is held in conjunction with the City of Richardson’s Trash Bash. Together, the events have out grown the Civic Center facility. FUMCR graciously is lending use of their South parking lot for the RCPAAA part of this event.
We will accept any electronic device, large or small, with the exception of computer monitors or televisions.
Documents will be shred onsite. If you are a business and wish to shred old documents, we ask that you donate $5 per box (size of a banker’s box). Still a very good deal.
There is no charge for this event but donations are greatly appreciated.
Monies raised from this event help the RCPAAA with programs to support the RPD including Spring and Fall Appreciation Meals, treats for those who must work on Thanksgiving and Christmas, scholarships to children of RPD employees and the retired K9 medical assistance fund.
As a member of the Richardson CPAAA, you are eligible to attend the national conference. For more details, please visit click on this link – National CPA Conference
Seminars on both Friday and Saturday. Seminars include training on proper Field Ops techniques, Social Media in Community Policing, Suspicious Activity Observed on Patrol, Fire Suppression, Avoiding Confrontation, Traffic Control, DWI Recognition, Rape Defense for Women, Vehicle Entrapment Extraction, Crime Scene, K9, and Active Shooter Defense. This conference is open to all VIPS but geared towards those who work in Field Operations. Banquet at Lone Star Park on Saturday evening.
Deadline to signup is Monday, June 13th at 2:00pm. Students attending Richardson schools or who live in Richardson are eligible. Please visit the above website to signup or contact the RPD Crime Prevention Unit for more details.
Sessions begin with a presentation of the Police Department’s philosophy regarding the goals and visions of the command staff. Subsequent topics include hands-on instruction in the following areas:
| • Operations overview of Police Department • K-9 unit • SWAT • Firearm simulations • Patrol tactics |
• Communications • Crime Scene Investigations (CSI) • Criminal investigations • Drunk and Distracted Driving • Anti-Bullying and Decision Making
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July Membership Meeting. We will have an Ice Cream Social before the meeting. You will receive more details via email.
Program for the evening will be Russ Morrison, Senior Special Agent of the AFT with a presentation about the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
Our annual get together with the folks who tend to wear “Red”. The RCPAAA is the host this year and will be providing the burgers and franks. Come join us for an evening of good food and fun.
The RCPAAA will be supplying brats and burgers, please bring a side dish or dessert. RSVP to Susan Kahl with the number of people attending and what you are bringing.
A regional meeting of all CPAAA groups from North Texas. All Richardson CPAAA members are encouraged to attend.