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.

**We are no longer taking applications for the 2023 Citizens Academy cohort. Please stay tuned to our social media for announcements for our 2024 Citizens Academy**