Community Academy Event

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The Community Police Academy provides Winchester's community members with an inside look at local law enforcement operations and challenges. The purpose of the Academy is to develop positive relations between the police and the community through education, and participants will learn about various aspects of the department. Instructors include officers and civilian personnel who speak on their areas of expertise. 

 

Schedule

Week 1

  • Welcome & Introduction
  • Administrative Address
  • Tour of Police Department
  • Emergency Communications (Dispatch)

Week 2

  • Patrol Functions
  • Criminal Investigations Division
  • Volunteers In Policing

Week 3

  • Crisis Intervention Team/Mental Health
  •  Drug Task Force/Gang Activity

Week 4

  • Community Response Team/Addiction & Homelessness 
  • K9 Team

Week 5

  • Victim Witness/Court Proceedings
  • Use of Force
  • Defensive Tactics/Use of Force

Week 6

  • Animal Control
  • Body Worn Cameras
  • SWAT Demo

Week 7

  • Polygraph
  • SRO/Juvenile Law
  • Drone Team
  • Firearms Demo

Week 8

  • Graduation & Dinner

 

Volunteers in Policing

Graduates are eligible (but not required) to apply to become a member of the Volunteers in Policing Program. 

Application

Final dates have not been determined yet, but we're aiming for a Winter/Spring 2027 session. Apply to save your spot!

Location

Winchester, VA

Contact

Kayla Foreman

Community Relations & Media Specialist

kayla.foreman@winchesterva.gov

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