Will I have to live at the Police Academy?
No, academy classes are held from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. at which time recruits are dismissed and return the next day. Recruits in the academy work a 5 day work week with Saturday, Sunday and holidays off.

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1. How old must I be to become a police officer?
2. How is the agility test graded?
3. Will a degree help me in the application process?
4. Will I need a degree to become a police officer?
5. What is the agility test composed of?
6. Is the police academy difficult?
7. Will I have to live at the Police Academy?
8. What happens after I graduate from the Police Academy?
9. What shifts do officers work?
10. Will I be required to live in the City of Roanoke?
11. How long will it take to be considered for specialized duty such as Vice, SWAT or K-9?