Overview
Through the academy you can learn about the Police Department, laws, and court system. Offered twice a year, depending on class size, the program lasts approximately three and a half months, meets once a week, and can lead to volunteer work in the Police Department office.

What Is the Academy?
The Citizen's Academy is a group of Fredericksburg Citizens' who are interested in learning more about how their Police Department operates and the challenges our city faces.

Purpose
The purpose of the Fredericksburg Police Department's Citizens' Academy is to enhance the positive relations between the Police Department and the community through education. The goals are to create a growing nucleus of responsible, well informed citizens who have the potential of influencing public opinions about police services. Citizens will gain an appreciation of problems and challenges facing law enforcement and have an opportunity to offer comments and ideas regarding solutions.

Additional Information
To join the academy, complete an application and submit it to the Law Enforcement Center, 1601 East Main Street.