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 The Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0 Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0