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 Beale’s Brewery set to reopen tomorrow under new owner Clark Palmer May 1, 2026 Radford political science chair weighs in on former FBI director’s indictment over social media post Web Staff May 1, 2026 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026