Academies
Upcoming Academy Dates
September 5 to November 7, 2019 - Thursdays: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Eligibility Requirements
Participants must be adults and reside, own a business, or belong to a civic organization within Chesterfield County.
Apply
Complete the citizen's police academy application (PDF) and mail it to:
Citizen's Police Academy Coordinator
Chesterfield County Police Department
P.O. Box 148
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Activities
Participants will:
- Learn about specialized police units, including forensics, K-9 and SWAT
- Observe communications officers handling 911 calls
- Operate police RADAR
- Ride with a police officer on patrol (if desired)
- Watch a police canine search for drugs
Instructors will discuss:
- Criminal investigations
- Fraud
- Identity theft
- Other crime prevention topics
For more information, email Corporal Matt Rogers or call him at 804-318-8549.
The academy is geared toward Spanish speaking individuals.
Location
Community Services Division
2730 Hicks Road
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Academy Dates
To be announced
Apply
Willing participants will have to contact Juan Santocoloma by calling 804-796-7085 to register.
For more information, email Corporal Craig Eckrich or call him at 804-318-8699.
The program focuses on public safety and crime-related issues that affect the senior community.
Upcoming Academy Dates
May 7 to July 9, 2019 - Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Eligibility Requirements
Participants must be 55 years old or older either reside, own a business , or belong to a civic organization in the county.
The class size limit is 20 participants.
Apply
To apply, complete the citizen's police academy application (PDF) and mail the application to:
Citizen's Police Academy Coordinator
Chesterfield County Police Department
P.O. Box 148
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Activities
Participants will learn about:
- Crime Solvers program
- Emergency communications
- Fraud and scams
- Identity theft
- Investigations
- Police Department daily operations
For more information, email Corporal Matt Rogersor call him at 804-318-8549.