“I have to do this” article
'I have to do this': In male-dominated field, female officer strikes balance in serving public
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Helping our police get the tools and
training they need to do their best work. -
The Charlottesville Police Department
answers almost 5,000 calls every month. -
One police employee can hear things you can’t
she’s the Department’s police dog Leo! -
Our housing assistance program helps officers
afford to live in our community. -
Since 1960 there have only been six police chiefs
including Chief Longo, serving since 2001. -
At Cops 4 Kids Day children learn
the importance of the police in our community.
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Citizens Police Academy
Now accepting applications for the 2016 Citizens Police Academy
Complete Nutrition event
Come out to Complete Nutrition this Saturday, May 28th for Armed Forces and 1st Responders Day
What We Do
Awards Banquet
Held each year to recognize exemplary performance by the men and women of the Charlottesville Police Department.
Housing Assistance
Helps officers and their families live in the City by providing $20,000 of down payment assistance and discounts on purchase price and transaction fees.
Grants
Financial support for strategic needs beyond the reach of the City budget in a given year.
Cops 4 Kids
Each year hundreds of children enjoy the K9 police dog demonstration, forensics van tour, SWAT team gear show and more.
Teen Nights
In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club, promotes positive engagement between the police and community youth.
Citizens Police Academy
Gives a deep understanding of the Police Department's functions and philosophies to a dozen or so citizens each year.
Supplemental Training
Offers advanced training to officers on topics relevant to their professional duties at no cost to the Department.
Community Partnerships
Individuals and businesses in the community offer their time and talents to benefit the police.
I want to thank you and the other individuals who organized [the Awards Dinner]. Often, the men and women who serve this community fail to receive the recognition and praise they so well deserve. They are local heroes and should be reminded that their service to this community is appreciated by the individuals they protect and serve.
—Family Member of CPD Officer