Reinforcing the Thin Blue Line
The Roanoke Citizen Police Academy provides an excellent opportunity for citizens to gain a better perspective of the day to day operations of the Police Department. The academy is open to citizens who live and/or work in Roanoke, as well as family members of police officers. All participants are subject to a criminal background check. The Roanoke Police Department reserves the right to deny any persons with a criminal history. Applicants must be 21 years old or older.

Academy Topics
Academies are offered twice a year. Students meet 1 night a week from 6-9 p.m. for 12 weeks. Topics taught include:

• Bike Patrol
• Crime Prevention
• Criminal Law
• Drug Investigations
• Evidence
• Firearms Training
• K-9 Demonstration
• Officer Ride-A-Long
• Professional Standards Unit
• Radar Enforcement
• Riot Control
• School Resource Officer (SRO)/D.A.R.E.
• Shooting Range
• Street Crimes Unit
• Tactical Response Team
• Tour 911 Center
• Traffic and DUI
• Uniform Patrols

More Information
There is no fee to participate in the Roanoke Citizen Police Academy. You can apply online. For more information contact:
Roanoke Police Academy
Investigator Jennifer Owens
540-853-5441
jennifer.owens@roanokeva.gov
Mailing address:
5401 Barns Avenue
Suite B
Roanoke, VA 24019