The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for its spring 2024 Sheriff’s Community Academy. This program is offered free of charge and is open to people 18 or older who live or work in the City of Alexandria. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 8.

The Sheriff’s Community Academy educates community members about the role of the Sheriff’s Office in the local justice system and public safety services. Classes are a combination of presentations and interactive learning and cover jail operations, judicial and special operations, civil process and warrant service, and inmate services and programs. Participants will tour the Adult Detention Center and the Alexandria Courthouse and take part in hands-on activities.

The spring session of the Sheriff’s Community Academy will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on four consecutive Saturday mornings, beginning April 6 and ending on April 27, followed by a graduation event on May 4. Visit alexandriava.gov/academies to learn more about the Sheriff’s Community Academy and to apply.

For questions about the Sheriff’s Community Academy, contact Sergeant Victor Ignacio at victor.ignacio@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5013.