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TCOPA educates community members to become an extra set of eyes and ears for local law enforcement.

We share information regarding the Texas Citizens on Patrol Association and host many trainings events throughout the state including an annual conference.

10/05/2026

The Texas Citizens on Patrol Association is looking ahead to 2027 — and we’re searching for our next Conference Host City! 👀🎉

Could it be YOUR CITY? 🤔

Hosting the TCOPA Conference is an opportunity to:

🏙️ Showcase your city and community
🚔 Highlight your agency & Citizens on Patrol program
🤝 Welcome COP members and law enforcement partners from across Texas
🎓 Be part of an incredible week of training, networking & fellowship
⭐ Put your community in the TCOPA spotlight!

📣 If your agency, COP program, or community is interested in hosting the 2027 TCOPA Conference, we want to hear from you!

📩 Reach out to TCOPA for more information about becoming a host.

👇 And just for fun… where would YOU like to see TCOPA go in 2027? Drop your city in the comments!

🚔💙 YOUR CITY • YOUR PROGRAM • TEXAS-WIDE IMPACT 💙🚔

10/02/2026

Still time to register - www.txcop.org

10/01/2026

🚨 TCOPA CONFERENCE UPDATE — CLASS REGISTRATION OPENS TOMORROW! 🚨

The wait is almost over! 🎉

Class registration for the 2026 Texas Citizens on Patrol Association Conference in Baytown officially opens TOMORROW at NOON!

📧 All registered conference attendees will receive the LIVE class registration link directly by email at noon. Keep an eye on your inbox!

We’ve got a great lineup planned this year, including:

👮 Basic COP Certification
🎓 Advanced COP Certification
🚔 Scenario-based training
🎯 Interactive and hands-on sessions
📚 Classes designed to give COP members and coordinators new ideas, skills, and resources to take back to their communities
…and much more!

⚠️ A few things to know before registration opens:

Classes have limited space, so be ready to make your selections when that email hits your inbox.

If you’re taking Advanced COP Certification, remember that it is a two-day course and you’ll need to register for both the Monday AND Tuesday sessions.

Basic and Advanced COP Certification cannot be taken during the same conference. Complete Basic this year and you can join us for Advanced next year!

📅 October 25–28, 2026
📍 Baytown, Texas

Haven’t registered for the conference yet? There’s still time! Regular conference registration remains open through October 16. Visit our website at www.txcop.org to register.

⏰ Tomorrow. Noon. Check your email.

Start thinking about which classes you want — because TCOPA 2026 is getting close! 🚔💙

We can’t wait to see everyone in Baytown!

Baytown Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Baytown Police Department

09/05/2026

Registration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/texas-citizens-on-patrol-2026-conference
Class Descriptions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16NNMWp3kI4UkDN_9CCH4MYQnVy3y2Wdx/view?usp=sharing

09/04/2026

The 2026 TCOPA Conference Course Descriptions are now available at the conference page https://drive.google.com/file/d/16NNMWp3kI4UkDN_9CCH4MYQnVy3y2Wdx/view?usp=drive_link

The standard Basic and Advanced classes will be offered, along with Situational and Personal Safety Awareness, Traffic Control, and Stop the Bleed & Self Aid/Buddy Aid. Go check out the full list online.

When we get closer to the conference the registered attendees will get a link to register for the classes, so start your planning now.

08/19/2026

🚨 TCOPA 2026 AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🚨

Across Texas, incredible Citizens on Patrol volunteers, coordinators, peace officers, and organizations are making a difference every single day. Now it’s time to recognize them! 💙⭐

The Texas Citizens on Patrol Association (TCOPA) is officially accepting nominations for our 2026 Awards, which will be presented at the Awards Banquet during the TCOPA Annual Conference in Baytown, Texas, October 25–28, 2026! 🤠

🏆 2026 AWARD CATEGORIES

👮 Charles Whites Peace Officer of the Year
⭐ Coordinator of the Year
💙 Thomas Windham COP Member of the Year
🏢 Large COP Organization of the Year
🏙️ Medium COP Organization of the Year
🏘️ Small COP Organization of the Year
📈 COP Membership Award

These awards recognize outstanding service and accomplishments from August 2025 through August 2026.

Who deserves to be recognized?

🌟 The volunteer who is always willing to step up
🌟 The coordinator who has taken their program to the next level
🌟 The officer who truly understands the value of volunteers
🌟 The organization that has grown, innovated, and strengthened its community partnership

Tell us their story! Great work is happening throughout Texas, and we want to make sure those making a difference receive the recognition they deserve.

⏰ NOMINATION DEADLINE:
Friday, September 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

📧 Submit completed nomination packages to:
[email protected]

📌 Subject Line: TCOPA Award Nomination

Nominees must be submitted using the official nomination form. Be specific and tell us why your nominee stands out. Highlight their service, dedication, leadership, innovation, professionalism, program growth, and impact on their community.

🏆 Someone in your agency deserves to be recognized. Don’t assume someone else will nominate them!

We can’t wait to celebrate some of the amazing people and organizations supporting law enforcement volunteer programs across the Lone Star State! 💙⭐

📅 Awards Banquet: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
📍 Baytown, Texas

See you in Baytown! 🤠⭐

08/16/2026

⭐ TCOPA BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT — PRESIDENT ⭐

Today we’re highlighting Angelo Marmarinos, President of the Texas Citizens on Patrol Association!

Angelo is a Lieutenant with the Round Rock Police Department, where he serves in the Criminal Investigations Division overseeing the Narcotics, Special Investigations, and White Collar Units. He also supervises the Community Affairs Unit and the department’s volunteer program.

A United States Marine Corps veteran, Texas Master Peace Officer, and graduate of the National Command & Staff College, Angelo has spent much of his career focused on leadership, community engagement, and building strong relationships between law enforcement and the citizens they serve.

As TCOPA President, his focus is on growing the association, expanding training opportunities, strengthening our regions, and giving COP programs across Texas more opportunities to connect, learn, and share ideas with one another.

💙 The volunteers who give their time to support law enforcement are what make TCOPA special. When we invest in those volunteers and work together, we make our agencies and communities stronger.

🤝 Stronger Together. Safer Together.

🌐 TXCOP.ORG

08/15/2026

🌟 TCOPA BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Today we’re proud to recognize Karen Williams, TCOPA Treasurer! 🇺🇸

Karen has a true heart for service. A longtime Celina resident, she has volunteered with the Celina Police Department since 2021 and dedicated nearly 300 volunteer hours in the past year alone! 👏💙

With more than 40 years of experience as a flight attendant with American Airlines, Karen brings decades of communication, leadership, and working with people from all walks of life to TCOPA.

Her dedication to supporting law enforcement, serving her community, and helping wherever she is needed represents exactly what volunteerism is all about.

Please join us in thanking Karen Williams for her continued service and leadership as our TCOPA Treasurer! ⭐️

💙 Service. Dedication. Community.
🇺🇸 Texas Citizens on Patrol Association

08/14/2026

🚨 TCOPA BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT — REGION 4! 🚨

Today we’re proud to highlight Phil Niewald, TCOPA Region 4 President! ⭐

Phil has been involved with Citizens on Patrol since 2012 and played an instrumental role in helping establish the Humble Citizens on Patrol program in 2017. His passion for volunteer service extends far beyond COP, including years of service with MADD and an incredible 20 years as a crew member and quartermaster aboard the Texas Tall Ship ELISSA. ⛵

As Region 4 President, Phil continues working with agencies throughout Southeast Texas to help strengthen existing COP programs and encourage new ones.

👮‍♂️ Extra eyes. Extra ears. Stronger communities.
Thank you, Phil, for your years of service and your commitment to helping TCOPA and Citizens on Patrol programs grow across Texas! 💙🤠

🌐 Learn more about TCOPA:
TXCOP.ORG

08/13/2026

🚨🌟 TCOPA BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🌟🚨

Today, we’re proud to introduce Brandie Doughtie, TCOPA Region 2 President! 👏💙

Brandie works with the Fort Worth Police Department as the North Division Citizens on Patrol Volunteer Coordinator and is also a graduate of the Citizens Police Academy.

Her commitment to service extends well beyond law enforcement. Brandie is a retired flight attendant with more than 25 years of experience and previously served in several leadership roles, including union president and negotiations team member. She has also dedicated countless hours to her community and was recognized as Northwest ISD Volunteer of the Year in 2017. 🏆

Brandie holds a Bachelor of Arts from UTA and is a Certified Mediator and Family Mediator through Texas Wesleyan School of Law.

As Region 2 President, Brandie is excited to represent the agencies and volunteers throughout her region while helping TCOPA continue to grow across Texas. 🤝⭐

We are proud to have Brandie serving on the TCOPA Board and appreciate her passion for volunteerism, leadership, and giving back!

👏 Help us thank Brandie for her service and welcome her as our Region 2 President!

💙 Texas Citizens on Patrol Association
🌐 TXCOP.org

Address

2701 N. Mays Street
Round Rock, TX
78665

Telephone

+15128010887

Website

http://txcop.org/

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