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New Officers Graduate from Session 154 of Training AcademyARLINGTON, Va. – Friends, family and coworkers gathered on June 15, 2026, to celebrate a significant milestone in the careers of Arlington County Police Department’s 18 newest officers as Session 154 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. Watch: Arlington County Police Department’s Field Training Program “With great pride, we welcome Arlington County Police Department’s newest members as they begin their law enforcement careers following months of rigorous training at the academy,” said Chief Andy Penn. “The badges proudly pinned on their uniforms are a representation of the trust and authority granted to us by the Arlington Community. I am confident our newest members will continue our agency’s longstanding legacy of earning the community’s trust as they work to prevent and solve crime, maintain transportation safety and build lasting relationships in the community which is vital to ensuring public safety.” 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 154 consists of 12 men and six women hailing from ten states. Sixteen of the officers hold higher education degrees, two officers are military veterans and three speak other languages including Spanish, Greek and French. The new officers were recognized with the following achievements at graduation:
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 $90,012 (effective July 1, 2026), a competitive hiring bonus up to $25,000, a 25-year retirement and an unmatched wellness program. Learn more and get started on your future career by visiting joinarlingtoncountypd.com. Media ContactCommunications Specialist II
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