I am very pleased to announce that the Fairfax County Police Department was awarded the "Agency of the Year" award by the National Citizens Police Academy Association (NCPAA). This award is given to a police department or public safety agency for outstanding efforts in conducting a Citizen Police Academy program and promoting the CPA concept.
During the award consideration period (April 2008 - March 2009), we hosted two "community" academies in addition to our two annual 10-week academies. Each community CPA was tailored to the particular community where it was hosted and involved officers and command staff from the local district station.
The FCPD hosted more sessions and reached more participants than in any previous year in FCPD history. More than 150 citizens participated in four CPA programs. All of this was accomplished with a staff that is largely made up of volunteers.
Congratulations to the CPA staff and thank you to everyone who helped make these "mini" CPA's a success!
Tracey Ryan
Director, Citizens Police Academy
