Citizen's Academy

Class of 2014 PhotoThe Farmville Police Department hosts an annual Citizen's Police Academy with the goal being to provide citizens with a general knowledge of the day-to-day operations of the Farmville Police Department, all to enhance our abilities to better serve the citizens and the community.

The topics covered in this academy include, but not limited to, the following:
  • Hiring and Training
  • Uniform Operations
  • Special Operations
  • Traffic Enforcement and Radar
  • Criminal Law
  • Investigations
  • Forensics
  • Court Room Testimony

The academy is open to citizens who reside:

  • In the Town of Farmville
  • In Prince Edward County
  • In Cumberland County

Also invited to attend are members of community and civic organizations or those that work within the Town of Farmville.

Apply now for the 2025 Citizens Academy! 

The class will be every Thursday night from March 6, 2025 through the graduation ceremony on May 1, 2025. 

 Applications will be accepted through February 20th, 2025. Please fill out the application below to take part in our citizens academy!

Citizen's Academy Application

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