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New Officers Graduate from Session 152 of Training AcademyARLINGTON, Va. – Friends, family and coworkers gathered on June 16, 2025, to celebrate a significant milestone in the careers of Arlington County Police Department’s 14 newest officers as Session 152 graduated from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy. The new officers took their solemn oath to serve and protect the Arlington community and safeguard the Constitutional rights of all. Graduation from the Academy is part of the new officers' journey to becoming solo police officers in Arlington County, a process that spans approximately one year. As part of their ongoing training cycle, the newly graduated officers will now complete the Department’s local and field training programs. “Following months of rigorous training, it was my honor to present each of our new officers with their badge, symbolizing their duty to seek justice on behalf of victims by holding those who commit crime accountable, protect our community and foster trust and confidence with whom they interact,” said Chief Andy Penn. “These officers were driven to join this noble profession by a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of others. Through their training, professionalism and integrity, I am confident they will continue our agency’s longstanding legacy of providing the highest standards of professional policing.” The Arlington County Police Department is committed to recruiting individuals from all backgrounds who possess the necessary qualifications to serve our diverse and inclusive community. Session 152 consists of nine men and five women hailing from six states and the District of Columbia. Twelve of the officers hold higher education degrees. The new officers were recognized with the following achievements at graduation:
In addition to the officers who graduated on June 16, Session 152 also includes one in-state lateral officer. The lateral officer is a United States Marine Corps veteran, holds a higher education degree and previously served as a law enforcement officer in Virginia. About the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy (NVCJA) After being hired by the Department, the new officers began their training at the NVCJA, a regional academy offering high quality, professional training to recruit officers who will go on to serve agencies in Northern Virginia. New officers enrolled in the basic training program complete over 800 hours of training curriculum, which orients them to the diverse day-to-day challenges experienced by law enforcement personnel while on the job. In addition to basic training, NVCJA offers in-service training programs to officers throughout their careers. More: Basic Training at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy What Comes Next for the New Officers The new officers will now complete the Department’s 12-week Field Training Program. During field training, the officers work alongside a Field Training Officer, who is responsible for mentoring, teaching and evaluating them as they begin to apply knowledge gained during basic training at the NVCJA to real world situations they encounter when responding to calls for service and engaging with the community. Following successful completion of field training, the officers begin solo patrol. Starting Your Career with ACPD The Human Resources Management Section continuously recruits qualified applicants to join future academy sessions. We serve a diverse, urban and engaged community, with an emphasis on community policing and problem solving in support of our four key initiatives: community engagement, transportation safety, crime prevention and control and employee wellness. The men and women of our Department work and live by a set of core values: courage, competence, commitment, compassion, restraint, respect, and integrity. A rewarding career as an Arlington County Police Officer comes with many benefits including a starting salary of $72,013.50 (starting July 1), a hiring bonus of up to $25,000, a 25-year retirement and an unmatched wellness program. Learn more and start your career today by visiting joinarlingtoncountypd.com.
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