The Southlake DPS Citizens Association seeks to improve the relations between the citizens of Southlake and the Department of Public Safety. The Association members are those citizens who have attended and graduated from the DPS Citizens Academy.

Area citizens attend the 12-week Academy to learn about the Fire and Police operations of the city. Additional activities are also scheduled during each Academy session, such as a trip to a local firing range for a weapons demonstration. Each class member is also required to complete ride-a-long sessions with fire, police, and operations officers.

The goal of the SDCA as a non-profit corporation will be to serve the Southlake DPS and the citizens of Southlake to promote public safety and crime prevention.  Examples of the SDCA's work will include hosting and attending regular training sessions, fund raising, and volunteer support of DPS activities.