The Community Police Academy provides experiential training on the daily operations and functions of the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD). Classes are taught by members of CPD, including Chief Michael Kochis, Command Staff, and detectives and officers from specialty units. Graduates of the program found the academy to be both informative and rewarding. Below is a list of topics covered in the program: • Introduction and Overview of the Department • Patrol • General Investigations • Forensics • Role of Commonwealth's Attorney Office • Traffic Unit • Recruitment and Hiring/Accreditation • Emergency Communications Center (911) • Internal Affairs • Emergency Response Unit • Firearms/Use of Force • K-9 The Fall Community Police Academy will begin on September 23 and end on November 18 (nine consecutive weeks). Classes will be held every Tuesday evening from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Charlottesville Police Department. Follow the link to download the Community Police Academy application and submit your application to communityic@charlottesville.gov. https://tinyurl.com/2025commpoliceacad *The deadline to apply for the Fall Community Police Academy is Friday, September 19 at 12:00 p.m.* To register and for more information, please contact Sgt. Eric Thomas (Community Involvement Coordinator) at (434) 970-3604 or communityic@charlottesville.gov. (fb)

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