Outreach

Allen Police Department practices community-oriented policing, which focuses on promoting a positive relationship with citizens through free educational programs, community events, volunteer opportunities, student outreach and storefronts at Allen's major shopping centers.

Educational community programs

• 911 education for students, adults and seniors
• Citizens Police Academy
• Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training
• Personal and Online Safety Education for Children
• Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) training

Student outreach

• School Resource Officers
• Junior Police Academy

Police storefronts
The Community Relations Unit operates three storefront locations which provide opportunities to interact with citizens. Storefront locations are usually open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Watters Creek (968 Garden Park Drive)
• The Village at Allen (190 E. Stacy Road, Suite 1354)
• Allen Premium Outlets (820 W. Stacy Road, Suite 164)