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Community Police Academy
Interested in learning more about the Community Police Academy?Are you interested in learning more about your police department? Apply for the Community Police Academy.
Do you wonder what it would be like to be a police officer? How do they make the decisions they make? What does a detective do? How are they trained?
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To apply, simply fill-out the Community Police Academy Application and send the completed form to the email below. Once the application is submitted, a background check is completed and letters are mailed to those who are selected approximately one month prior to the available session.
*Note: Please email completed applications to the Police Department (Retain a personal copy for your record.)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Expand all- What is the Community Police Academy?
The Community Police Academy gives residents an overview of the Prince William County Police Department. Graduates of the course will have a better understanding of the operation of the Department, and a greater awareness and appreciation of the challenges and decisions faced by Prince William County police officers each day.
- How long is the Community Police Academy?
The six-week program meets one night a week, from 6 to 9 p.m., and consists of classroom and hands-on instruction. Topics to be covered include virtually every aspect of police work including:
- Patrol Operations
- Criminal Investigations
- Tactical Operations
- Crime Scene Management
- Professional Standards
- Special Operations
In addition, participants will be given the opportunity to ride a shift with a patrol officer and be familiarized with police equipment including firearms.
*NOTE: The location for classes will vary based on the training offered or topics being covered that day. Locations will be within the County, and can include, for example, one of the district stations, the Public Safety Training Center, and Public Safety Communications Center.
- Why should I participate in the Community Police Academy?
Past participants have various reasons as to why they attended:
- Wanted to better understand their role with the police
- Debunk police depictions on TV and in the movies
- Seek better insight into the profession
- Possible interest in volunteering with the Department
- Ask questions based on recent events and news coverage
Whatever your reason for wanting to participate, we are continuously looking for attendees of the next Community Police Academy.
For more information, please contact the Community Engagement & Outreach Section by calling (703) 792-7270 or email.