NewsCenter Daily Update

Police Hiring Program Tackles Staffing and Prepares Our Next Generation of Officers

• Our Police Department's Pre-Academy Recruit Program is a year-round initiative designed to prepare newly hired officers for the rigors and expectations of the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy.
• Through programs like PARS, the department has seen a record number of applicants in recent years — the highest levels since 2017.
• Pre-academy recruits follow a structured schedule that strengthens readiness, builds confidence, physically conditions them and reinforces the department’s culture and expectations.

3 Things to Know Today

1. County Farmers Markets Return

2. Your Future in Healthcare: Virtual Career Event on April 23

3. Explore the 2025 Fairfax County Animal Services Annual Report

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