Academies
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.
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)
Academia para la Comunidad Hispana
Esta academia está dirigida a personas de habla hispana.
Jueves, 12 Enero - 23 Febrero, 2023
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Ubicación:
Iglesia Universal
6963 Hull Street Road
North Chesterfield, VA 23224
Temas:
Ley básica, tránsito, K-9, violencia doméstica, y mucho más!
Aplicar:
Completar la solicitude de Citizen's Academy en línea.
Para más información e inscribirse, email a email Officer Jose Uribe
Teen Citizens Police Academy
The Chesterfield County Police Department's Teen Citizens Police Academy offers a unique hands-on experience for our high school students who are interested in a career in law enforcement. The week-long academy provides an opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of police procedures, while also enhancing communication between the Police Department and the teen community.
Topics Covered
- Open forum with the Chief of Police
- Chesterfield County Police Uniform Operations Bureau
- Challenge Course
- SWAT presentation
- Firearms simulator demonstration
- Emergency Communications Center tour
- Forensics class, including crime scene analysis
- K-9 demonstration
- County jail tour
- Radar demonstration including hands-on radar operations
Summer 2023 Eligibility Requirements
Students who will be progressing to the 9-12 grades for the 2023-2024 school year are eligible. Background checks will be conducted on all applicants. Class size is limited to 15 participants; slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dates: July 10-14, 2023
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (early release on Friday)
Location: CCPD Community Services - 2730 Hicks Road, N. Chesterfield, VA 23235
The academy is free and lunch and snacks will be provided each day. Participants are responsible for transportation to and from the class location each day.
Apply
Complete the teen academy application online.
For more information, email Corporal Matt Rogers or call 804-318-8699.
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Community Services Division
Phone 804-318-8699
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Police
Physical Address
10001 Iron Bridge Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Mailing Address
Chesterfield County Police Department
P.O. Box 148
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone 804-748-1251Fax 804-748-6265Emergency Phone 911
Social Media
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Police Reports or Immediate Requests for Response
Please be advised the email address is not monitored on a 24 hour, seven day basis and is intended for general questions only.
Police reports or requests for immediate police response must be made by phone by calling either 911 in the event of an emergency or 804-748-1251 for a non-emergency. To speak to a desk officer, call 804-748-1269. We have an online crime report that can be filled out for non-emergency situations.