Fairfax County Police Department

CONTACT INFORMATION: 24/7 Emergency Response; Office and Program Hours Vary
703-691-2131 TTY 711 (Non-Emergency)
12099 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Kevin Davis
Chief of Police

Department Resources

Police Leaders of Tomorrow

Congratulations to the graduates of our 2026 PLOT program!
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Check Back Next Year For 2027 session Information
Considering a career in law enforcement?

Police Leaders of Tomorrow is a program for young adults wishing to explore careers in law enforcement and learn about policing. The program offers a variety of activities and opportunities for attendees to learn about the police profession, the importance of service to the community, and maintaining good character.

Eligibility

Police Leaders of Tomorrow is offered free of charge and is open to young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 in the Metro Washington Area.

Class size is limited. Participants are expected to provide their own transportation.

Acceptance into the program is subject to a successful review of applicant's criminal record and police contact history.

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What You'll Learn

  • Fairfax Criminal Justice Academy tour
  • Crime scene investigations
  • K-9 demonstration
  • Ride-along
  • Leadership panel
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Applicant hiring standards
  • And more…

Details

Classes are held during the summer:

  • Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at various police facilities in Fairfax County
  • Check back next year for more information about the 2027 session
For More Information

Call 703-246-3332 or email CPA@fairfaxcounty.gov.

You may also be interested in our Teen Police Academy and Future Women Leaders in Law Enforcement program for high school girls.

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