Category Archives: Police Academy

Before the Badge: FCPD’s Innovative Hiring Program Tackles Staffing and Prepares Our Next Generation of Officers

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Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department is highlighting its Pre-Academy Recruit Program (PARS), a year-round initiative designed to prepare newly hired officers for the rigors and expectations of the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy (FCCJA), while strengthening the department’s ability to recruit and retain top talent. As law enforcement agencies across the region continue to navigate staffing

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The Journey Begins – Welcoming Session 90 to the Police Academy

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Fairfax County, VA – Today Assistant Chief Eli Cory welcomed 51 recruits at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy, marking the start of their 25-week basic training and the initiation of their careers in law enforcement. FCPD has continued our recruitment and retention initiatives. The new and improved streamlined hiring process has proven effective in attracting the best candidates, without changing

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FCPD Announces Establishment of Hispanic Officers Association to Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month

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Fairfax County, VA- As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are excited to announce the newly established Hispanic Officers Association within the Fairfax County Police Department. Joining Forces with the NLPOA FCPD is proud to share that our Hispanic Association has officially become a member of the National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA). Founded in 1972 by John Parraz and

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Accomplished Officers Bring Their Experience to Fairfax County Police Department

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Fairfax County, VA – Experienced officers find new opportunities and an expedited police academy at FCPD. FCPD is pleased to welcome five newly hired police recruits to our “Option 5” lateral academy. This lateral academy is an abbreviated 8-week training for sworn police recruits from other states, that have held a sworn patrol position with a different police agency. Our

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FCPD Launches New Academy Class, Eclipsing Previous April Record

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Fairfax, VA – During a time when police staffing levels and applications for police officer candidates are at historic lows across the country, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) is incentivizing a record number of applicants and hiring qualified recruits who are excited to join the department. Last week, Chief Kevin Davis welcomed 59 new recruits starting their first day

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