Introductory Crime Prevention Course
Course Provider:
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in partnership with the Southwest Virginia Regional Crime Prevention Association and the Roanoke Criminal Justice Training Academy.
Course Date and Times:
June 25, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
June 26 -29 2018 08:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Course Location:
Roanoke Police Academy5401-B Barns AveRoanoke, VA 24019
Course Description:
This week long training course will meet the introductory crime prevention requirements necessary for certification as a Virginia Crime Prevention Specialist. It is intended to provide a basic understanding of the theory and practice of proactive policing strategies and approaches. There are two separate training parts that must be met to complete the requirements for this introductory course, an online course plus the classroom hours at the training academy.
Topics to be included:
Please Note: There is a unique starting time for day-one of this training on June 25, 2018
In order to save locality travel funding, this class will begin at 1:00 p.m., and the online Cultural Awareness Training link will be sent to all approved registered students by June 11, 2018. The online course may be completed before or after the academy in-class training, but must be completed before the course will qualify for Crime Prevention Specialist certification requirements.
This training is beneficial for any sworn or non-sworn staff that may be responsible for any aspect of providing crime prevention services or programs. Those with an interest in the proactive fields of policing will also benefit from the course.
Partial In-service Credit:
Partial Law Enforcement in-service credit hours and Crime Prevention Specialists credit hours will be awarded upon completion of this course
Tuition and Cost: There is no fee associated with this course.
Participants are responsible for their own travel, lodging and meals.
Registration: Pre-registration is required and seats are limited.
Registration Deadline June 11, 2018
To register, visit our online registration system.