Fairfax County Police Department Welcomes Graduates from Session 87

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Fairfax County, VA –The Fairfax County Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of Session 87. This newly sworn group of officers brings a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experiences that will greatly benefit our community.

Session 87 consists of 47 newly sworn Fairfax County Police Officers. Among them, 31 are college graduates, and 8 have a background in the military. Additionally, our new officers bring a rich diversity of linguistic skills, speaking a total of 14 different languages: Spanish, Arabic, German, Italian, French, Hindi, Pashtu, Urdu, Punjabi, Mandarin, Bass, Kpelle, Kre, and Mende.

Session 87 is also in line with the FCPD 30X30 pledge, aiming to increase the representation of women in police recruit classes to 30% by the year 2030. Of the 47 new officers in this class, ten are women (21%). 

Officers began training at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy on June 17, 2024, and graduated today after completing a 26-week training academy. The academy consisted of basic instruction in the procedures, techniques, and principles of law enforcement, incident report writing, criminal law, traffic enforcement, and first aid. Officers also received training designed to help officers build trust and positive relationships within their communities. 

After graduation, officers will be assigned to one of FCPD’s eight district stations and enter a 12-week field training period. During field training, officers will be paired with a primary and secondary Field Training Instructor (FTI) where they will be evaluated on the skills they learned in the academy.

FCPD is thrilled to welcome these exceptional individuals to our ranks. Their diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences will undoubtedly contribute to our department’s continued excellence and the safety of our community.

Considering a career in law enforcement? Look no further than Virginia’s largest police department. If you’re interested in learning more about FCPD and joining our ranks, please visit JoinFCPD.com for more information.