Citizen's Police Academy

Fairfax County Police Department
Public Information Office
4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va. 22030
703-246-2253. TTY 703-204-2264. Fax 703-246-4253
FCPD-PIO@fairfaxcounty.gov
www.fairfaxcounty.gov
News Release/2010/LHC
July 7, 2010

Citizen’s Police Academy
September 9 – November 13, 2010

The Fairfax County Police Department is now accepting applications for its fall Citizen’s Police Academy. The Citizen’s Police Academy offers Fairfax County citizens a better understanding of the Police Department and a greater awareness of the daily challenges faced by its officers.

The Citizen’s Police Academy is a ten-week program designed to provide members of the public with a unique “glimpse behind the badge.” Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about departmental resources, programs, and, most importantly, the men and women who comprise the Fairfax County Police Department, an organization nationally recognized as a leader in the law enforcement community.

Classes are a combination of lecture and interactive activities. Topics include SWAT and special operations, gangs, 911 communications center, patrol, crime prevention, crime scene, identity theft, and a tour of the Adult Detention Center.

The fall Citizen’s Police Academy will be held on ten consecutive Thursday evenings from September 9 through November 13, 2010. Classes meet from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with the exception of graduation, which will be held on Saturday, November 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Class locations will rotate to various police facilities throughout the county.

The program is offered free of charge. Applicants are required to live or work in Fairfax County, must be 18 years of age, and provide their own transportation to and from training. Acceptance is subject to review of applicant’s criminal record and police contact history. Sufficient lead time is required so applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by the end of July.

For an application form and to learn more about the Citizen’s Police Academy, visit our web site http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/services/citizens-police-academy.htm.

For more information or questions, please e-mail CPA@fairfaxcounty.gov or
call (703) 280-0713.