LCSO announces 51 st  Citizens’ Police Academy

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has announced the commencement of its 51st Citizens’ Police Academy on March 7. This session will begin the 26th year of fostering community engagement by helping citizens better understand law enforcement operations in Loudoun County.

Since its inception, over 1,200 members of the community have graduated from the LCSO’s Citizens’ Police Academy. Participation is open to Loudoun County residents over the age of 18, and classes are purposefully small to promote interaction.

Registration is free, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. One of the highlights of each session is the opportunity for class members to participate in a ride-along with a deputy, offering a first-hand experience of the challenges and rewards of keeping Loudoun safe.

The upcoming session will meet every Thursday from March 7 through May 23, beginning at 7 p.m. Each class will be approximately 2.5 hours in length and locations will vary.

This is the first of two Citizens’ Police Academies to be sponsored by the LCSO this year, with the next one beginning in the fall.

For more information about the 51st Citizens Police Academy and registration details, go to: https://www.loudoun.gov/4382/Citizens-Police-Academy.