Apply now for Roanoke County’s Citizens Police Academy Starr Anderson August 17, 2016 1 minute read The Roanoke County Police Department is preparing to hold its next Citizens Police Academy. The goal is to educate the public on why and how the department carries out its mission. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details. Share: Post navigation Previous: SOL pass rates improve again, but “achievement gap” remains between whites, other studentsNext: Sheriff: Two-time convicted dealer arrested on new drug charge in Bedford County Related Stories Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026