29th Citizens' Police Academy

Get to know your Police Department! 

• Application Form
  Applications for the Citizens' Police Academy can be mailed to 3600 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304, or hand-delivered to the Volunteer Office on the first floor of the Police Department's Headquarters. For more information, email the Volunteer Office at virginia.obranovich@alexandriava.gov. 

The 10-week Alexandria Citizens Police Academy provides an opportunity for residents to learn about various aspects of the Police Department, such as administrative philosophy, internal policies and the guiding principles of law and ethical conduct governing the delivery of police services.  Classes are a combination of lecture and interactive activities. Class topics will include patrol operations, gangs, crime prevention, crime scene investigations, criminal investigations and the Special Operations team. 

WHEN: Classes begin March 13, 2013

WHERE: Police Department Headquarters, Community Room - 3600 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304 

WHAT: The curriculum covers the core elements  that are essential for participants to gain a greater understanding of police operations.  As a result of their participation, residents can make more informed  judgments about the Alexandria Police Department and its daily operations. The Police Department is simultaneously able to acquire a greater understanding of the views and concerns of the community through an enhanced relationship with the public.

The program is offered FREE of charge.  Participants of must be at least 21 years of age and live or work in the City.  Criminal History checks will be conducted on all applicants for final approval of acceptance.

To see the Press Release click here.

Thank you to the following sponsors for all their support.

Evening Star
2000 Mount Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301
703-549-5051
http://eveningstarcafe.net/

Los Tios Grill
2615 Mount Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301
703-299-9292
http://www.lostiosgrill.com/

Columbia Firehouse
109 S. Saint Asaph St.
Alexandria, VA 22314 703-683-1776
http://www.columbiafirehouse.com/index.html

King Street Blues
119 North Saint Asaph St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-8800
www.kingstreetblues.com

Los Toltecos
4111 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22304
703-370-4111
http://www.lostoltecosrestaurant.com/

Gadsby’s Tavern
138 N. Royal St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-1288 
http://www.gadsbystavernrestaurant.com/

Shooter McGee’s
5239 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22304
703-751-9266
http://shootermcgees.com/

Laporta’s
1600 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-683-6313

Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S. Union St
Alexandria, VA 22304
571-970-3669

Coca-Cola
5401 Seminary Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22311
703-578-6609
http://www.cokecce.com/