Academies

  1. Citizens Police Academy
  2. Hispanic Community Police Academy
  3. Teen Citizens Police Academy

Citizens Police Academy

The Chesterfield County Police Department Citizens Police Academy offers Chesterfield County residents an opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of police practices and procedures. Offered several times a year, the academy enhances communications between the Police Department and the community, and provides residents involvement with the Police Department through volunteer programs.

This free academy is open to all Chesterfield County residents and/or county business owners as well as members of any community or civic organization located in Chesterfield County.

Fingerprinting at the Citizens' Police Academy

Following successful attendance, the participant will receive a certificate of completion from the Chief of Police during a graduation ceremony. 

Upcoming Academy Dates

  • Spring 2023: Thursdays, March 9-April 27 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
    Location: Lifelong Learning Institute, 13801 Westfield Road, Midlothian
  • Spring 2023: Thursdays, May 18-June 29 from 6:30-10 p.m.
    Location: CCPD Community Services Building, 2730 Hicks Road, North Chesterfield
  • Fall 2023: Thursdays, Aug. 3-Sept. 14 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    Location: CCPD Community Services Building, 2730 Hicks Road, North Chesterfield
  • Fall 2023: Tuesdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 24 from 6:30-10 p.m.
    Location: CCPD Community Services Building, 2730 Hicks Road, North Chesterfield

Apply

Complete the citizens academy application online.

For more information, email Corporal Matt Rogers or call 804-318-8549.

Eligibility Requirements

Participants must be adults and reside, own a business or belong to a civic organization within Chesterfield County.

Applicants will be screened for activities that may disqualify them from participating in the academy. This includes, but is not limited to, a criminal history check, a Division of Motor Vehicles check and a police contact check.

Topics and Activities

  • School Resource Officer 
  • Traffic
  • Forensics
  • K-9
  • Special Response Unit
  • SWAT
  • Office of Professional Standards
  • County Attorney 
  • Ride with a police officer on patrol (if desired)
  • Participate in scenarios (if desired)