The fifth Farmville Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy class graduated April 26. According to a Farmville Police Department (FPD) press release, 13 area citizens participated in the academy. “Academy sessions provided information on topics including: hiring and training, uniform operations, special operations, traffic enforcement and radar, criminal law, investigations, forensics, and courtroom testimony to name a few.

Numerous academy graduates also participated in a police ride along accompanied by a Farmville police officer for a shift. “This is a program that will continue for years to come. It was another great class and everyone who participated seemed to enjoy the program,” said Lieutenant C. W. Moss. The academy ended with a graduation ceremony and refreshments at the Farmville Town Hall. Each graduate received a certificate presented by Farmville Police Chief A. Q. “Andy” Ellington. The release cited that the goal of the academy was to provide citizens with a general knowledge of the day to day operations of the FPD—all in an effort to enhance our abilities to better serve them and the community.