Waynesboro Police Department

The Waynesboro Police Department  educates the Citizens of Waynesboro and surrounding area, about law enforcement duties, by providing them with an FREE eight week program. Citizens meet with the staff of the Waynesboro Police Department once a week for two hours, where they are given instruction on  Basic Police orientated subjects, and Departmental Operations. Subjects include but are not limited to:

U.S. Constitution and Rights

Basic Police Operation

DUI / Field Sobriety Testing

Domestic Violence Situations

Common Narcotics and Investigations

Criminal Investigations

Firearms Familiarization / RANGE DAY

Patrol Tactics

All topics are taught by State Certified, Waynesboro Police Officers. All citizens enrolled will be given the opportunity to ask questions about Police Operations.

After completing the Academy, the citizen will be given an opportunity to ride one full (8) eight hour shift, with his/her choice of officer. A certificate will also be issued.

CHECK BACK FOR THE DATE OF THE NEXT SCHEDULED CITIZEN'S POLICE ACADEMY / ONLINE APPLICATION

Qualifications Required to attend the Academy:

-U.S. Citizen

-18 Years of Age

-No prior convictions for DUI/FELONY/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/IMMORAL CRIMES

-Good Moral Character

-Motivated and willing to learn

The Waynesboro Police Department is currently searching for new applicants to fill the position of Patrol Officer.

Click HERE for an application.

-Report a Crime Online

-Citizen's Police Academy

-Police Explorers

-Auxiliary (Ride Along)

-Cops 4 Kids

-F.A.Q.

-Handgun Permit Course

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The City of Waynesboro or the Waynesboro Police Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion, or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities.