The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Division of Law Enforcement, has multi-faceted responsibilities, including oversight and management of training standards and regulations for the criminal justice community, training programs in public safety and homeland security, the Crime Prevention and Accreditation Programs, and the development of law enforcement policies.
This document has been developed to provide criminal justice practitioners and criminal justice agencies with information regarding the Department’s operational requirements related to statutory and regulatory mandates.
Find Virginia Criminal Justice Services Training Standards By Chapters That Include Information Such As Definitions And Certification Requirements.
Compulsory Minimum Training Standards And Requirements
Find Requirements For Various Roles, Including Law Enforcement, Jail Officer, Dispatcher, Court Security, Corrections Officer, And Civil Process.
Go To Field Training And On The Job Training
Performance Outcomes
Find Rules Relating To Compulsory In-Service Training, Which Varies By Roles.
See Administrative Code Of Virginia
Law Enforcement Officers Wishing To Transfer From Out-Of-State May Qualify For Training Waivers Based On Experience.
Go To Out-Of-State Transfers