Citizen Programs
Citizens Assisting Plano Police
The Plano Police Department recruits, trains, and supervises citizen volunteers who wish to assist Plano Police Officers.
Citizens Parking Patrol
Read about the qualifications for people who would like to volunteer for the Citizens Parking Patrol program.
Citizens Police Academy
The Plano Police Department sponsors the Citizens Police Academy with the goal of educating the citizens of Plano on the operations of the department.
Community Camera Program
Register your video surveillance system with the Plano Police Department.
Community Traffic Safety
An important part of the Plano Police Department's service to our community involves a continuous effort to improve traffic safety and facilitate the safe movement of traffic throughout the city.
Crime Prevention
Learn how to prevent crime.
Crossing Guard Program
Find out how to become a school crossing guard.
Intern Program - Police
Learn about the Plano Police intern program, available to college students interested in criminal justice careers.
Lock, Take & Hide
Lock your car, take your keys, and hide your belongings.
Community Camera Program II
My Safety Call Program
Plano’s My Safety Call program helps ensure the well being of homebound and/or elderly Plano residents through a daily phone call.
National Night Out
The Plano Police Department participates in National Night Out and is proud of the commitment our community has to this program.
Neighborhood Crime Watch
Know your neighbors and report suspicious activity.
Plano Police Explorers
Law Enforcement Exploring is a part of the Boys Scouts of America “Learning for Life” program.
Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Training
The Plano Police Department offers a women’s self-defense program called Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.).
Take Me Home Program
Take Me Home is a program that was developed by the Pensacola, Florida Police Department to better assist individuals with disabilities who may need extra help communicating in an emergency situation.
Teddy Bear Program
The Plano Police Department receives new teddy bears donated by citizens and businesses.
UNIDOS
UNIDOS is a Hispanic community outreach program designed to provide assistance to Spanish speaking residents in the Plano area.
Vacation Safety School
Vacation Safety School teaches safety skills to elementary school-aged children.
Youth Police Academy
The Plano Police Department’s Youth Citizens Police Academy is modeled after the Citizens Police Academy and is designed to give young people the opportunity to learn about the department and its operations and to demonstrate the benefits of law enforcement and community policing in our city.