Roanoke County prepares to hold Citizens Police Academy Starr Anderson September 16, 2016 1 minute read The Roanoke County Police Department will begin its next Citizens Police Academy on Tuesday. 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: FERC: Mountain Valley Pipeline would result in “limited environmental impacts”Next: Salem delegate tackles ex-felons voting rights Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026