Community Police Academy

The Community Police Academy provides local residents 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. Participants will learn about various aspects of the department from officers and personnel.

 

Community Police Academy

Stay tuned for the 2024 Community Academy dates!
FREE
 

Schedule

WEEK 1 & 2

  • Welcome & Introduction 
  • Administrative Address 
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Patrol Division 
  • Tour of Police Department 
  • Patrol Functions 
  • Criminal Investigations Division  

 

WEEK 3 & 4

  • SRO Program/Juvenile Law 
  • Defensive Tactics / Use of Force  
  • Drone Team / Emergency Management 
  • Police Driving / Pursuits  
  • Crisis Intervention Team/Mental Health 

 

WEEK 5 & 6

  • K9 Demonstrations 
  • Homeless / Addiction Response  
  • Emergency Communications Center / 911
  • Officer Requirements & Hiring Process 
  • Polygraph Operations 

 

WEEK 7 & 8

  • Court Proceedings/Laws of Arrest 
  • Victim/Witness Program 
  • Volunteers in Policing Program (VIP)
  • Animal Control 
  • Community Engagement 

 

Week 9

  • Officer Survival
  • SWAT
  • Firearms Demo

 

WEEK 10

  • Graduation and Dinner
 

Volunteers in Policing

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

 

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How to Apply

Applications for the Community Academy are now being accepted.

 

Send completed applications to: robert.bower@winchesterva.gov

 

 

  • Citizen Police Academy Application
  • Application Here

Contact

 

Lieutenant Rob Bower

Winchester Police Department
231 E. Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA 22601

 

(540) 545-4707

robert.bower@winchesterva.gov