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Week 1 "Getting Started"
Tour the public safety building
and learn about the York County Emergency Communications Center.
Week 2 "Building a Professional
Agency"
Learn about the hiring, and
accreditation process of a modern law enforcement agency.
Week 3
"Going Back to School"
Learn what training recruits go
through in becoming law enforcement officers.
Week 4 & 5
"Uniform Patrol"
Learn what is involved in the
day to day operations of a patrol officer.
Week 6 & 7
"Solving the Crime"
See the latest techniques used
by investigators solving cases.
Week 8
"Going to Court"
Learn how the court system
works.
Week 9
"Behind Bars"
Get an inside look at the
Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail and Merrimac Detention Center.
Week 10 "Use
of Force"
Find out what training law
enforcement officers receive. A hands-on class will follow at the Firearms
Range on Saturday.
Week 11
"Graduation"
Closing remarks and graduation
Certificates awarded by Sheriff Digg's. Light reception to follow
ceremony. |
The
curriculum covers diverse topics such as 911 Communications, Hiring,
Training, Policies and Procedures, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Law,
DWI Investigations, Family Violence, Narcotics Enforcement, Tactical
Operations, Hostage Negotiations, Jail Operations and Firearms/Weapons use.
Emphasis will be placed on the Patrol Section due to its highly visible
contact with the community.
The goal of the Sheriff’s Citizen Academy
is to increase law enforcement awareness, dispel suspicions and
misconceptions, and increase community rapport through the educational
process. Students’ interaction and input will indeed contribute to this
two-way learning experience.
Each 11-Week Academy
Session will meet Monday evenings for 3 hours and an additional 3-5 hour
Saturday firearms session. There is no charge for the Academy, however, a
substantial commitment for participants to attend 9 of the 10 scheduled
sessions is required to successfully complete and receive a Certificate
of Graduation. Additionally, each student must ride with a deputy on
patrol for 4 hours.
Most of the academy
sessions will be held at the main office of York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office
however, off site classes include the York-Poquoson Courthouse, Virginia
Peninsula Regional Jail, Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center and the Hampton
Roads Academy of Criminal Justice.
The Academy is open to
all citizens who reside or work in York County or the City of Poquoson.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and successfully pass a
background investigation.
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