Citizen Police Academies
Police academies for residents offer and opportunity for those who live or work in the City of Virginia Beach to become familiar with the day-to-day operations of their police department.
Virginia Beach Police Department
Have you ever wanted to know more about what police do in our community? Do you have any interest in being a police officer one day?
The Virginia Beach Citizens, Senior Citizens, Youth, and Hispanic Academies provide an excellent opportunity for citizens who work or live in the City of Virginia Beach to become familiar with the day-to-day operations of their police department.
These classes enable participants to develop an understanding of law enforcement procedures, guidelines, responsibilities, demands, personnel, equipment, policies and laws.
Topics covered in the classes range from criminal law and forensics to patrol operations and investigations. Attendees may even have the opportunity to tour the City jail and ride-along with a VBPD officer.
Find the Right Academy for You
Citizen Academy
- 18 years+
- 12 weeks
- 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
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Senior Citizen Academy
- 55 years+
- 8 weeks
- 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Youth Academy
- 14 – 18 years
- 18 weeks
- 6 – 8:30 p.m.
- Apply Today!
Academia de Policía Hispana de Ciudadanos
La Academia de Policía de Ciudadanos Hispanos ofrece una excelente oportunidad para que los ciudadanos que trabajan o viven en la ciudad de Virginia Beach se familiaricen con las operaciones diarias de su departamento de policía.