Blue Santa is now live!
Read below, then click on Blue Santa link above to register.
Every year, the La Porte Police Department, along with the Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association and donations from throughout the city, make our Blue Santa event possible. This event helps those families in need provide a little something extra for their children at Christmas.
Those needing assistance will begin registration on this site on November 15th, at 8:00 am, and continue through December 7th. All approved registrations will receive an email to bring with you on pickup day, along with your driver’s license or a form of ID showing name and address. Pickup day is Saturday, December 13th, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Pickup location is Underwood Baptist Church, located at 2104 Underwood.
Please note: All registrants must reside in La Porte or have a child attending a school in the La Porte School District.
If you have any questions, please click here to contact us.
Together, we as volunteers will work to educate and inform the citizens of the City of La Porte of the duties and responsibilities of the LPPD. Our goal is to create a stronger understanding and respect for the dedication and commitment within the PD to provide a safe environment for our citizens.
Want to Volunteer?
Visit us during our monthly meeting at the LPPD Training Center the first Thursday of each month, excluding December. (Please check date below in case of changes.) You do not have to be a member to attend.
Although most volunteers are graduates of the Citizens Police Academy, we welcome anyone wishing to volunteer. Pre-approval and screening are required for those who are not CPA graduates.
We have events of all types and need Volunteers for an hour, several hours or all day. You choose!
To see all upcoming volunteer opportunities and events, please take a look at our calendar or visit our Volunteer Opportunities page. Our calendar allows you to send the event chairperson a message with your wish to volunteer.
We hope you consider joining the LPCPAAA and reaping the rewards of volunteering. See you at the next meeting or event!
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
6:30 PM at La Porte Police Dept.
3001 N 23rd St, La Porte, TX (corner of Spencer & 23rd)
Citizens Police Academy Classes
The Citizens Police Academy Classes take place twice a year and are scheduled for 14 consecutive Tuesday nights, from 6:30pm until 9:00pm, at the police department located at 3001 N 23rd St., La Porte, TX (corner of Spencer & 23rd). The classes are taught by the City of La Porte Police Department employees, most are certified police officers of various ranks; others are civilian employees in the specialty fields that will be covered during the training sessions. The classes have hands-on training as well as demonstrations and instructional training. Past classes have included information on S.W.A.T., K-9 division, Department of Transportation, gun safety, court procedures, dispatch procedures, and much more.
Upon graduation, students become eligible to join the Citizens On Patrol program (C.O.P.), conducting patrols across the city to observe and report a variety of issues. In addition, students are encouraged to join the LPCPAAA and assist the LPPD in a multitude of duties and assignments.
Anyone who lives or works in La Porte, or has a desire to support and promote the La Porte Police Department and to become a volunteer in various PD and city events, are eligible to attend class. All interested parties must be approved through the application process.
Contact Officer Ricky Valdez at valdezrs@laportetx.gov, or 281.842.3152, for more information.