[Scan-DC] Fairfax Citizens Police Academy

[Alan Henney]

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From: FCPD PIO
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 11:01 AM
Subject: News Release: Interested in a Glimpse Behind the Badge?

Fairfax County Police Department

Public Information Office
4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va. 22030

www.fairfaxcounty.gov

News Release: 08/023/LHC

January 23, 2009

Interested in a Glimpse Behind the Badge?

The Fairfax County Police Department is now seeking residents to
attend the upcoming Spring Citizens Police Academy, held Thursday
evenings March 12 through May 16. The Citizens Police Academy offers
Fairfax County citizens a better understanding of the Police
Department and a greater awareness of the daily challenges faced by
its officers.

The Citizens Police Academy is a ten-week program designed to provide
members of the public a unique “glimpse behind the badge.” Attendees
will have an opportunity to learn about departmental resources,
programs, and, most importantly, the men and women who comprise the
Fairfax County Police Department, an organization nationally
recognized as a leader in the law enforcement community.

Classes are a combination of lecture and interactive activities.
Topics include: SWAT and special operations, gangs, 911 communications
center, patrol, crime prevention, crime scene, identity theft and a
tour of the Adult Detention Center.

The Spring Citizens Police Academy will be held Thursday evenings from
March 12 through May 16, 2009. Classes meet from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00
p.m., with the exception of graduation which will be held on Saturday,
May 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Class locations will rotate to
various police facilities throughout the county.

The program is offered free of charge. Applicants are required to live
or work in Fairfax County, must be 18 years of age, and provide their
own transportation to and from training. Acceptance is subject to
review of applicant’s criminal record and police contact history.

For more information or an application form, please e-mail
CPA at fairfaxcounty.gov or call (703) 280-0713.

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