New employees of the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) undergo comprehensive training at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy, where they are introduced to a wide range of critical subjects essential for their roles. The fundamental lesson plans included in the training curriculum are:

• About the Fairfax County Police Department

• Communication/Radio

• Patrol/Units

• IPAC (Integrating Police and Community

•  Basic Investigation

• Firearms

• EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operating Course)

• Defensive tactics

• Use of Force and De-Escalation

• Basic First Aid

In addition to the mandatory training, FCPD offers advancement training in specific topics and specialties, allowing employees to deepen their expertise in areas critical to their professional development and the needs of the community:

• CIT (Crisis Intervention Team)

• DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)

• Crash Investigation

• Aviation