In Partnership for safer communities
This is vision of the Texas Citizens on Patrol Association (TCOPA). In June of 2008 several law enforcement agencies from around Texas joined together at the first ever TCOPA state Conference. It was held in Grandbury ,Texas and there at that conference was the formation of the Texas Citizens on Patrol Association. It was intended to be a not for profit 501-3c tax exempt organization. It was formed with the intent to help Citizens on Patrol organizations across the great state of Texas become more organized, better trained, and provide resource sharing so that they can be successful in their communities. Success comes by helping to reduce crime and supporting their law enforcement agencies through observing and reporting crime.
Together we are strong
The Board
To contact us please send an email to the TCOPA Board
2025 TCOPA Board
President Angelo Marmarinos
Angelo has served as the TCOPA President since June of 2023. He is a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and has been a police officer over 14 years. Angelo is currently employed as a Lieutenant with the Round Rock Police Department overseeing the departments DWI Unit, Honor Guard Team, and Citizens on Patrol. The C.O.P. team has been his most exuberating team to supervise as it consists of a great group of dedicated volunteers giving their free time to help the mission of the department. Angelo has supervised the C.O.P. team since 2012 and has significantly enhanced the quality of training, productivity, participation, and confidence. He has been a part of TCOPA since 2012 and plans to bring the organization to the next level by bringing fresh ideas for recruiting, training, and purpose.
A message from your TCOPA President,
Thank you all for visiting our website to learn more about this great organization. Please know that your TCOPA board members and I are working diligently to update the website with new material to make it more user friendly. Our goal is to enhance the quality of members with updated training, develop official training curriculum, and share resources for crime prevention efforts. When our members thrive within their respected communities, we thrive. The state of Texas is large and C.O.P.’s across our great state all has one thing in common. Each of them all want to make a difference by supporting their officers by honorable service. I’m so thankful for the service each of you do and please know that we support you. Your board members and I are here to assist you and your organization regardless if you are a member. The goal is public safety, and we are committed to achieving it by enhancing our members.
1st Vice president: Royce Gastineau
Royce Gastineau is a Captain with the Decatur Police Department and currently oversees the Support Services Division. He coordinates the Decatur Police Department Citizens Police Academy and oversees the Citizens on Patrol program. Captain Gastineau is also the assigned Liaison Officer to the Decatur Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. He is active in community programs and oversees numerous projects, including National Night Out, Santa Cops, Back the Blue Scholarship Golf Tournament, Summer Vacation Day at Decatur PD, and the Youth Law Enforcement program.
2nd Vice president: George Joos
George started his volunteering at Round Rock by graduating with class 5 of the Round Rock Citizens Police Academy in 1999. George has served multiple terms on the Alumni Association board, various committees, and was a founding member of the Citizens on Patrol in 2002. In 2006 he was appointed Field Trainer for the COP. In 2019 George served as the Secretary and webmaster of the Planning Committee for the successful Texas Citizen on Patrol state convention held in Round Rock. He currently holds the position as the COP Administrative Coordinator responsible for scheduling/tracking patrols and training along with equipment maintenance. At the TCOPA 2025 Conference George was recognized as the Volunteer Coordinator of the Year award.
In addition George has worked in the semiconductor industry for over 30 years. Currently he holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineer and Master of Science in Computer Engineering. George is currently working with the CPU/Graphics design team at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in Austin.
Secretary : Sherry Parker
My name is Sherry Parker. I have been employed by the Blinn College District Police
Department as an administrative assistant for the past 12 years. I report directly to the Police
Chief. I am also on the CIRT team at Blinn.
Previously I was a member of the Citizens on Patrol for the Brenham Police Department for 7
years. I joined them following the completion of their Citizens Police Academy. I became a
member of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office’s Citizens on Patrol in September 2023.
There I have a larger portion of the community to serve. I also enjoy serving the Washington
County Sheriff’s Deputies in the capacity that we are trained an allowed.
I also serve as the secretary for the Washington County Police Officer’s Association, as well as
an associate member of the Brenham Fire Department.
When I’m not volunteering, I love sewing, cross-stitching, reading and spending time with my
family.
Treasurer: Karen Williams
I am currently employed with the Celina Police Department as a Management Assistant and COP/VIPS Coordinator where I oversee the COP/VIPS program. In this role I coordinate all volunteer opportunities for our department and manage the program’s budget as well as Blue Santa and National Night Out events. My involvement with the Celina Police Department began in 2021 when I attended Celina Police Department first Citizens Police Academy. Following completion I became a founding member of the Celina Community Police Foundation where I served as Vice President for two years. During my time on the board I helped secure an average of $15,000 in donations annually to support both our National Night Out events and our Celina Police Banquet. I stepped down from the board when I became a paid employee with the Celina PD in accordance with the bylaws regarding conflict of interest. I have attended the TCOPA conference since 2023 and I’m consistently impressed with the organization and its impact. It will be an honor to give back to TCOPA by serving as a board member and becoming more actively involved in the program.
Beyond my work with the Celina Police Department, I bring over 39 years of experience as a flight attendant with American Airlines where I currently serve as a Purser, leading flight crews on international flights. I am an EAP/Professional Standard representative for the 7200+ flight attendant based at DFW. Previous to my aviation career I worked as a financial accountant with Arco Oil and Gas giving me valuable financial management experience that will be directly applicable to the treasurer’s role.
It is an honor and privilege to have this opportunity to contribute my skills, dedication, and passion for service to TCOPA and its members. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Parlimentarian : Allan Nurenberg
Over the last 8 years, Allan has served on the Board of Directors for the Round Rock Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association as President and Vice-President all while acting as one of the Citizen on Patrols Field Trainers. He currently holds the position as the COP Training Coordinator implementing training curriculum and performance standards for the program. In 2018, Allan was the recipient of the Thomas Windham COP Member of the Year Award from the Texas Citizens on Patrol Association.
Allan also served as the volunteer Planning Committee Chairman for the very successful 2019 Texas Citizen on Patrol annual state convention that was held in Round Rock.
In addition to his volunteer resume, Allan is a multi-unit franchise owner and is on the Board of Directors, National Creative Committee, Marketing and Operations committee for his national franchisee association.
Allan and his family love to spend time down at the beach in Port Aransas or on the lake in Austin.
Region 1 President: OPEN
Region 2 president : Brandie Doughtie
I currently work for the Fort Worth Police
Department. I am the North Division Citizens On Patrol Volunteer Coordinator. I am
excited to represent Region 2. I am also a graduate from our CPA.
I am a retired (25+ years) flight attendant, while in that job I held several positions
including AFL-CIO Local ASA84 – President, Negotiations team member, trained with
the National Mediation Board. While working and raising my family I volunteered with
Northwest ISD. Was awarded volunteer of the year in 2017. I have always believed in
given back and being engaged with whatever you are passionate about. I have my
Bachelor of Arts from UTA and Certified Mediator and Family Mediator from Texas
Wesleyan School of Law.
As newly elected President of Region 2, I am grateful for the chance to serve on the
TCOPA Board and am eager to support the expansion of both the organization and
local COP groups in region 2 and across Texas.
Region 3 President: Bobby Lea
I have lived in Odessa, Texas most of my life. My career was mostly in outside sales
I graduated from Citizens Academy #8 in 1996. After graduating I started volunteering in the Volunteers in Policing offered by the Odessa Police Department Community Relations Department. We mainly volunteered at the Police Store Fronts on evenings and weekends. Later in 1996 we started the Holiday parking lot patrols the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas to observe and report any suspicious activity. We did this in our own vehicles.
In 1998 the Community Relations Department along with the approval of the Chief of Police and the City Council established the Citizens on Patrol. Our first patrol was on July 3, 1998
I have served as Assistant Coordinator, and Coordinator and now as one of the Leads(trainers) in our organization.
Region 4 President: Phil Niewald
I have lived in the Houston Texas area since 1992. I am retired from 45 plus years of sales and management in the logistics, supply chain and fleet leasing industry.
I started my COP involvement with LaPorte program in 2012 and have remained active with them ever since. I graduated from Humble CPA in 2010. In 2013 I started working on trying to convince Humble PD to start a COP unit. Finally, in 2017 we started Humble COP!
I have been visiting with several CPAs around southeast Texas the last couple of years before being on the TCOPA board to work with them when they are ready to start a Citizens On Patrol unit. Now with being on the TCOPA board, I now have more resources to help with any needs. The need for officers in all law enforcement departments, COP are extra eyes and ears on the streets for minimal expense.
I have graduated from several Citizens Police Academies and have held several board positions over the last several years. Also have been on the MADD Volunteer Board as NO REFUSAL Chair since 2012.
My volunteer activity before COP and CPA was served as crew and quartermaster for 20 years on the Texas Tall Ship ELISSA out of the Port of Galveston. Also had the opportunity to crew on the tall ships Victory Chimes and American Eagle out of Rockland Maine.
I appreciate the opportunity to serve on the TCOPA Board as President of Region 4 and look forward to helping it and COP organizations grow!
