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 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0