The Alexandria Police Department is accepting applications for its Citizens Academy.
The 10-week program offers Alexandrians the opportunity to learn about the department, including administrative philosophy, internal policies and the guiding principles of law and ethical conduct governing the delivery of police services, according to a Police Department news release. 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.
The academy will be held every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Police Department headquarters, 3600 Wheeler Ave., beginning Sept. 11.
The program is offered free of charge, however, each participant will be asked to volunteer for a minimum of 10 hours per year post graduation. This could involve assisting with events, such as parades, road races or National Night Out.
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For more information on the academy or to request an application, visitwww.alexandriava.gov/police or e-mail the Volunteer Office at Virginia.obranovich@alexandriava.gov. The deadline for registration is Aug. 1.
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