The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the successful graduation of 13 community members from the tenth session of the Sheriff’s Community Academy!

This interactive educational program offers Alexandrians a deep dive into the Sheriff’s Office's vital role within the local criminal justice system. From September 6 through September 27, participants dedicated their Saturday mornings to an intensive, four-week curriculum.

Congratulations to Wanda Ali, Adrian Brown, Payton Brown, Keith Calhoun, Peter Johnson, Candace Kent, Joseph Larsen, JoAnn Lucanik, Shannon Noble, Soni Prateek, Charles Rey, Nicholas Stavrakakis and Aaron Tallent for successfully completing the Sheriff’s Community Academy!

The Academy members covered an extensive range of topics, getting a comprehensive look at the Office's operations. This included:

• Jail operations and facility support.
• Court security and the transportation of inmates.
• Inmate classification and programs.
• Civil process and field services.
• Staff training, accreditation, and the hiring process.

Participants didn’t just listen; they engaged directly with sworn and professional staff, observed demonstrations, and toured both the Adult Detention Center and the Alexandria Courthouse. The hands-on learning component included trying out a firearms training simulator, training with a Pepperball launcher, putting on tactical gear, and using Project Lifesaver tracking equipment.

On the final day, September 27, the graduates celebrated their achievement. Sheriff Sean Casey personally presented each member with a certificate of achievement and a Sheriff’s Office challenge coin. Sheriff Casey thanked the graduates for investing their personal time to learn about the agency. Graduates, in turn, shared their own positive impressions of the Academy experience and the Office’s dedicated staff and operations.

Interested in exploring the inner workings of the Sheriff’s Office? Keep an eye out for information on our next Community Academy session coming up next spring or email AlexandriaSheriff@alexandriava.gov!