ECPAAA works to support the Euclid Police Department
The Euclid Police Department is like too many other community police departments affected by today’s economic hard times. Extra funds that have provided many additional pieces of equipment for police departments no longer exist. As a result many extra pieces of equipment are no longer available to some police departments. This is where Euclid’s police department is somewhat more fortunate.
The Euclid Police Department has an affiliated organization that helps out in many ways. The Euclid Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni Association (ECPAAA) has for many years provided financial assistance to the Euclid Police Department. Over the years ECPAAA has provided funds to purchase a bite suit, digital cameras, tazer cartridges and witness interview software. One of the organization’s longest ongoing programs has provided funds for the purchase of, or reimbursement for body armor purchased by officers.
ECPAAA holds fundraisers to generate money to support the various projects that support the Euclid Department. Most recently, ECPAAA held its annual fundraiser, a Pistol Match. The Pistol Match allows invited shooters to compete for bragging rights and prizes. This year the Pistol Match was held Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, 2010. It proved to be very successful and a lot of fun for the shooters and volunteers.
In addition to financial support to the department, members of ECPAAA also have volunteered time with the Police Athletic League (PAL) at various functions including the Summer Basketball Program Concession Stand, the bike rodeo, bike auction and their major fundraiser, "A Night at The Races."
Each year Cleveland is host to the Greater Cleveland Police Officers Memorial Society’s activities. ECPAAA members volunteer for the opening night events, the police collection show, and the Police International Tattoo.
ECPAAA members participate in Euclid’s Memorial Day Parade and many other Euclid activities.
Membership in ECPAAA is open to graduates of the Euclid Citizens’ Police Acdemy. Normally two classes are offered each year. The spring class starts in March and the fall class starts in September. Enrollment in the academy is open to residents of the city of Euclid and persons who work in the city of Euclid. Applications are available at Euclid Police Headquarters and through members of ECPAAA.