Wylie Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association

02/27/2026

🚓🎉 Welcome to the First Class of the Citizen Police Academy! 🎉🚓

We’re excited to welcome this amazing group of students to the Wylie Citizen Police Academy with the Wylie Police Department! Get ready for an inside look at how your police department serves and protects our community. Learning, hands-on experiences, and great conversations start tonight. 👮‍♂️📚

Classes run every Thursday through May 8, and we can’t wait to see the friendships, knowledge, and community pride that come from this journey. Let’s get started! 💙🙌

02/15/2026

Today we celebrate School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! 💙

Our School Resource Officers are so much more than guardians at the school doors. They are mentors, trusted friends and positive role models who show up every day to build relationships with our students. From high-fives in the hallway to meaningful conversations that make a difference, they create safe spaces where our kids can learn and thrive.

Thank you to all the SRO’s who dedicate themselves protect protecting our children and investing in our communities future. Your impact goes far beyond what can be measured. 🎓👮‍♂️

02/04/2026

🌤️🔥 The Pipes & Drums Fundraiser has a new date, Saturday, April 18th from 12–4 PM at Backyard Murphy, and it’s a fun, family-friendly event you won’t want to miss. 🎶🥁 Live music, music bingo, a live auction, and all for a great cause supporting Friends of Wylie Fire Rescue - FOWFR the WFD Pipe and Drums band. Details below!👇

Y’all ready for this winter weather to be over yet? Us too! We want to give everyone a heads up on the rescheduled date for our Pipes and Drums fundraiser. So mark your calendars 🗓️ for Saturday April 18th from 12:00-4:00pm, we’ll be having our 4th annual event at Backyard Murphy! This is a family friendly event and has become a super fun and popular event in the area! You will hear Pipes and Drums musicians from across the metroplex. In addition, there will be a live band (Salty Dogs), music bingo for prizes, and a live auction! All proceeds from the event will help support your Wylie Fire Rescue pipes and Drums band, and our Department 501-3c non profit Friends of Wylie Fire Rescue - FOWFR! Hope to see yall out there!

01/26/2026

🗳️ One week left to vote in the Best of Wylie 2026! 🎉

Need something to do on a snow day? Show some love to the local businesses that make our community shine! ✨ When you vote, we encourage you to support businesses that don’t just provide great service and value, but also give back by supporting local organizations like the WCPAAA. 💙

⛳ We are especially grateful for the businesses who stand behind our Badges & Birdies Golf Tournament. Their support makes a real difference, and it does not go unnoticed. Thank you for investing in our community and supporting our Wylie Police Department.🙏

📅 Voting is open now through February 2
👉 Cast your vote here: https://wylienews.com/2025/12/31/annual-best-of-balloting-now-open/

Let’s celebrate the businesses that support Wylie, give back, and help keep our community strong! 💪

01/25/2026

If you don’t have to travel today, don’t. Sounds like a great day for completing those tasks you’ve been putting off! ✅

Closet clean out, pair up the Tupperware lids with the bowls, maybe even get a jump start on you taxes!

Tell us what you’re doing in the comments 👇

Advisory: With deteriorating road conditions and dropping temperatures, the public is advised to stay indoors and avoid nonessential travel.

City of Wylie departments are prepared to assist residents with emergency roadway support, power outages, and downed trees.

❄️Stay informed by checking for updates at WylieTexas.gov/Winter

❄️Report non-emergency winter-related issues using the Emergency Service Request Form: tinyurl.com/WylieCitizenRequestForm

❄️Call 972-516-6054 for non-emergency storm issues

❄️Sign up for NIXLE alerts by texting 75098 to 888777

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01/23/2026

Congratulations Detective Waters! 🎉

01/19/2026

It's more than "just a day off". How are you honoring Dr. King today? Tell us in the comments.

01/14/2026

We proudly thank the dedicated men and women of the Wylie Police Department, who serve and protect our community with courage, commitment, and compassion.

These snacks and goodies, are a small token of appreciation for our officers to enjoy on the go or during a well deserved break.

Your service does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do to keep our community safe. 💙👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

01/12/2026

🚓✨ Ever wondered what really goes on behind the badge? This is your chance to find out! The Wylie Citizens Police Academy is an incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and gain a whole new appreciation for how our police department serves our community. 👮‍♂️💙

If you’ve ever been curious, now’s the time! Check out the post below, click the link, and take the first step toward an eye-opening experience you won’t forget! 🙌

Are you interested in learning more about the Wylie Police Department?
Join the Citizen Police Academy and get an inside look at how your police department serves the community.

Class Schedule:
Every Thursday
February 26, 2026 – May 8, 2026

Requirements:
• Must be a Wylie resident
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must pass a background check

Questions?
[email protected]

Learn more & apply:
https://www.wylietexas.gov/services/community_relations/citizens_police_academy.php

01/09/2026

Thank you never feels sufficient, but please know how deeply grateful we are for the sacrifices you make every day to keep our community safe. Our city is truly fortunate to have the very best police officers serving with dedication, courage, and heart. 💙

01/04/2026

🎉 National Trivia Day Fun Fact! 🧠
Did you know the very first Wylie Citizens Police Academy launched in 2008, with the Alumni Association forming just a year later in 2009? Our Alumni Association proudly supports our amazing Wylie Police Department bringing graduates together to strengthen community/police relationships through education and service.

👀The 2026 academy date will be released soon! Follow us to stay in the know! 💙👮‍♂️

01/01/2026