Campus Community Police Academy

The 51ºÚÁÏ Campus Community Police Academy seeks to increase the involvement and knowledge of 51ºÚÁÏ citizens. The Academy is designed to allow faculty, staff, and students the opportunity to learn more about 51ºÚÁÏ Police and Security forces.

The Academy serves approximately 20 citizens per semester. All applicants must fill out an application (PDF) and submit to a background check.

Requirements

  1. Applicants will be screened. This includes, but is not limited to, a criminal history check, a DMV check and a police contact che.
  2. Participants must be at least 19 years of age.
  3. Participants must submit an application and a liability waiver (PDF).
  4. Participants will be required to show a valid Virginia Driver’s License or other photo identification at the first class session.
  5. Participants must be 51ºÚÁÏ employees or students. All others will require special permission for participation.

Training Topics

  1. Overview of 51ºÚÁÏ Police Department
  2. Campus Safety
  3. Patrol Procedures
  4. Emergency Management
  5. Campus Policy
  6. Police Investigation
  7. Public Safety
  8. Arrest, Search and Seizure
  9. Learn about firearms and firearm safety

CCPA Quick Notes

The Academy is a 6 week program and meets every Thursday (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

Required Documents

NOTE:  Class size is limited to approximately 20 participants per semester; slots are filled on a first come first served basis
Programs & Services Resources

Program & Services

Programs and Services Campus Community Police Academy Threat Assessment Team Walking Escorts Operation ID Safe Exchange Run, Hide, Fight, and Avoid Adopt a Hall Ride Along Program R.A.D.

51ºÚÁÏ Police Dept.

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51ºÚÁÏ Police Department

21012 Service Road
PO Box 9405
Petersburg, VA  23806
Emergency Phone (804)524-5411
Non-Emergency Phone (804)524-5360
Fax (804) 524-5614
police@vsu.edu

51ºÚÁÏ Police Department