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The transformation into a Vienna Police Officer begins at the
Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy, located at 14601 Lee Road,
Chantilly, Virginia. Recruits will commute to the facility Monday
through Friday for the 6-month duration of the training. Training
days are 8 hours, and vary between day and evening hours.
Recruits will be trained in a wide range of areas, including Virginia law, report writing, criminal and accident investigation, warrant service, crime prevention, defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations, first aid, and firearms skills. A 75% grade point average must be maintained, while also completing objectives mandated by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. The hours that must be successfully completed are:
Recruits will be trained in a wide range of areas, including Virginia law, report writing, criminal and accident investigation, warrant service, crime prevention, defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations, first aid, and firearms skills. A 75% grade point average must be maintained, while also completing objectives mandated by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. The hours that must be successfully completed are:
| Training | Hours |
| Basic School | 400 hours |
| Firearms Training | 80 hours |
| Driver Training | 80 hours |
| Physical Fitness | 126 hours |
| Defensive Tactics | 113 hours |
| Radar School (police only) | 40 hours |
| Jailer School (deputies only) | 80 hours |
Related Information:
Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy