TGCCPA - Serving the People of the Texas Gulf Coast
The Texas Gulf Coast Crime Prevention Association, a unit of the Texas Crime Prevention Association, is composed of concerned citizens, private security professionals, loss prevention experts, crime prevention specialists, public safety educators and law enforcement officers from the Texas Gulf Coast area.
We are founded on spreading the concepts of crime Prevention through sharing information on new programs and building partnerships.
We welcome the participation of individuals, companies and other organizations.
Meeting reminder.....We had to re-schedule our normally scheduled meeting of January 25th to Wednesday, February 8th, 2012. We encourage ALL members to attend. Meeting location will be at:
IZ Funplex 5950 Fairmont Parkway, TX. 77505. Cost will be $7.00 at the door.
REMEMBER - JANUARY 31st 2012 IS THE DEADLINE TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!
Elections were held at the TCPA conference in South Padre Island for the Office of President, 2nd Vice President and Treasurer.
The following were elected:
- President – Jeff McGowen from Texas Gulf Coast Crime Prevention Association (current TGCCPA President) and Harris County Sheriff’s Office
- 2nd Vice President – Jason Keller from Texas Chisholm Trail Crime Prevention Association and Grapevine Police Department
- Treasurer – Linda Furlow-Patty from Alamo Area Crime Prevention Association and Fort Sam Houston Military Police
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is hosting a CPA class starting February 2nd, 2012.
For more information or to sign up for this class, contact Deputy Paul Brown or
Deputy Sonya Lyke at 713-759-9454 or Email.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Police Academy is an overview of the daily operations, the vast areas of which we must cover, and the philosophy of the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The Academy provides instruction and practical exercises which give the citizen experience and exposure to the jobs performed by deputy sheriff's, and the roll our citizens play in these tasks. The classes are held once a week for 13 wweks, with each session lasting approximately 3 hours. Each week a different aspect of the department is covered, including the necessary interaction with the court system and other law enforcement agencies. Each block of instruction is taught by personnel with expertise on the specific topic.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Police Academy was begun to provide citizens with information to develop a realistic view of the activities and responsibilities of a Deputy Sheriff. We expect that the graduates of this academy will share this information to help the effectiveness of law enforcement in their neighborhoods. This also provides the justice system with better informed jurors.
Upcoming training available.
Title: Crime Prevention (Part 2), TCLEOSE Course #2102 40 hours of training
Date: Jan 30 Feb 4, 2012, Registration Deadline: January 20, 2012
Location: Humble, TX, Cost: $130
Host: Harris County Sheriff’s Office Academy
Contact: Lennon Evans at 713-759-9454 or Lennon.Evans@sheriff.hctx.net
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Academy
Address: 2316 Atascocita Road, Humble, TX 77396
Instructions: Bring laptop and flash drive, Uniform or Business Casual
Register at: http://www.txssc.txstate.edu/LE/application
Our members assisted with an important fundraiser
TCPA and TGCCPA supported the Police Memorial Golf Tournament Fundraiser in Manor Texas at the Shadow Glen Country Club. Funds raised assisted in refurbishing the Texas Peace Officer Memorial.
TGCCPA takes home 8 awards from TCPA 2011 Summer Conference
Texas Gulf Coast Crime Prevention Association received 8 out of 18 awards in seven categories issued at the annual Texas Crime Prevention Association Summer Conference held in El Paso, TX, July 11-15, 2011.
TCPA is one of the oldest and largest crime prevention groups in the nation. The TCPA is a 501c3 organization, comprised of citizens, private security professionals, crime prevention specialists and law enforcement officers. TCPA and the nine Texas affiliates were created to prevent crime by sharing information on new programs and building partnerships throughout the State of Texas. Each year, TCPA selects members to receive awards based on their crime prevention efforts and achievements.
During the 2011 TCPA Summer Conference held in El Paso, TX, the following TGCCPA
members were recognized:
- · Outstanding Crime Prevention Agency of the Year (Large Agency) - Harris County SO
- · Outstanding Crime Prevention Agency of the Year (Small Agency) – Victoria Police PD
- · Outstanding Crime Prevention Specialist of the Year (Large Agency) – Jose Amstutz, Montgomery County SO
- · Outstanding Crime Prevention Specialist of the Year (Small Agency) – Tony Valdez, Dickinson PD
- · Above and Beyond Award – Office Chris Guerra and Sergeant Felix Appelt, Victoria PD
- · Outstanding Crime Prevention Media Award – Victoria Media Group
- · Volunteer of the Year – John Cecil, Victoria Citizen Police Academy
- · Louise Bocock’s Scholarship – Nicholette Schafer, Missouri City
The Texas Gulf Coast Crime Prevention Association is comprised of concerned citizens, private security professionals, loss prevention experts, crime prevention specialists, public safety educators and law enforcement officers from the Texas Gulf Coast area. TGCCPA was founded on spreading the concepts of crime prevention through sharing information on new programs and building partnerships. We welcome the participation of individuals, companies and other organizations.
2010 and 2011 Award Recipients pictured Left to Right standing: Jose Amstutz, Gerald Brousard and Michele Brousard (accepting for daughter Nicholette Schafer), Willie Whitman, Chris Guerra, Felix Appelt and Yvonne Cooper. Kneeling: Daniel McCool, Al Aranda, and Tony Valdez.
TGCCPA out and about.
Salute to Law Enforcement
TGCCPA participates in Salute to Law Enforcement.
May 7, 2011, Willowbrook Mall, 7925 FM 1960 West, Houston TX.77070.
Area Law Enforcement agencies operated displays and exhibits inside and outside the mall during this annual event. The goal of the Salute to Law Enforcement event was to provide the community with a chance to see the officers and equipment from those agencies that protect the public, and learn more about law enforcement in their community. Federal, state, county, and other local agencies were on display. Helicopters, mounted units, SWAT units, mobile command centers, police cars, motorcycles, ATVs, boats, military vehicles, and more, were available for the young and old to see up close.
TGCPA operated an exhibit booth which provided crime prevention tips and information to the public as well as law enforcment. TGCCPA's McGruff made its debut and was an instant hit with everyone.
The yearly event that is held at the Willowbrook Mall in May, the Saturday before the National Police Week. Over 100 law enforcement and public safety agencies participated in the event. This family friendly event is free and open to the public and sponsored by the Spring Independent School District Police Dept.
TGCCPA CRIME PREVENTION I training completed
Texas Gulf Coast Crime Prevention Association (TGCCPA) and the Harris County Sheriff’s Academy offered a comprehensive 40-hour Crime Prevention Certification Training Part I in November 2011. Attendees as far way as Dallas and Waco joined local Crime Prevention practitioners in making it one step closer to becoming a Certified Crime Prevention Specialist.
Visit our Training Page for upcoming training information.
Concerned about Crime Prevention?
Want to help your community?
We'd like to help! Contact us for an experienced and knowledgeable speaker for your next community meeting. Call us or email any board member listed on our Membership page for more information.
Does your neighborhood need a crime prevention program, or inspiration for reviving the one you have now? TGCCPA has the tools and resources you need. Contact us for more information.
Join us!
You may be a private security professional, loss prevention expert, crime prevention specialist, public safety educator or law enforcement officer. Or you may be a concerned citizen wanting to learn more about how to prevent crime and make your neighborhood safer. Join our membership by filling out the form (click here)... or attend one of our meetings and learn more about the organization and our goals.
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