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How does Farmville Police handle traffic cases? What goes into investigations and forensics? Those are some of the questions department officials will answer at the 10th edition of the Citizens Police Academy, which will start March 6. 

The project, which is open for applications now, will consist of nine sessions on Thursday nights, starting March 6 and running through May 1. The classes will start at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. each night. 

The goal of the academy is to provide citizens with general knowledge of the day-to-day operations of the Farmville Police Department and facilitate conversations with the goal of not only informing our community on the functions in place to keep them safe and secure, but to also enhance our efforts through hearing from those in the class matters of public safety important to them.

Academy sessions will provide information on topics including hiring and training, uniform operations, special operations, traffic enforcement and radar, criminal law, investigations, forensics, and court room testimony. There will be both classroom lecture sessions and practical exercises. Participants are also encouraged to complete a ride along with a Farmville police officer during the course.

Who can apply with Farmville Police?

The academy is open to those who reside in the Town of Farmville, Prince Edward or Cumberland counties, those who work in the Town of Farmville, or are a member of a civic organization in the Town of Farmville. Participation is limited to 20 students.

Citizens interested in attending can pick up an application at the police department or by visiting the police department website by clicking here and navigating via the police department tab. The deadline for applications is February 20, 2025. Applications will be taken on a first come first serve basis. For more information, contact Lieutenant C W Moss at the Farmville Police Department at 434-392-2109 or by email at cmoss@farmvilleva.com. Authorized by: Chief Andy Ellington. For more information, please contact Lt. Chris Moss at 434-392-2109.