Fairfax County Police Department Welcomes Graduates from Session 88

Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of Session 88. This group of newly sworn officers brings a diverse range of knowledge, skills, and life experiences that will enrich our department and the community we serve.

Session 88 consists of 38 newly sworn Law Enforcement Officers, 29 of whom will serve as Fairfax County Police Officers. Among them, 27 are college graduates, including one recruit who holds a Master of Business Administration. Three were college athletes, having played baseball, lacrosse, and soccer. Additionally, our new officers bring a rich diversity of linguistic skills, speaking a total of 8 different languages: Arabic, Spanish, Hindi, Pashtu, Urdu, Punjabi, Yoruba, and Krio.

Session 88 is also in line with the FCPD 30X30 pledge, aiming to increase the representation of women in police recruit classes to 30% by the year 2030. Of the 29 new FCPD officers in this class, five are women.

Officers began training at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy on November 1, 2024, and graduated today after completing a 26-week training academy. The academy consisted of basic instruction in the procedures, techniques, and principles of law enforcement, incident report writing, criminal law, traffic enforcement, and first aid. Officers also received training designed to help officers build trust and positive relationships within their communities. 

After graduation, officers will be assigned to one of FCPD’s eight district stations and enter a 12-week field training period. During field training, officers will be paired with a primary and secondary Field Training Instructor (FTI) where they will be evaluated on the skills they learned in the academy.

FCPD is thrilled to welcome these exceptional individuals to our ranks. Their diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences will undoubtedly contribute to our department’s continued excellence and the safety of our community.

Considering a career in law enforcement? Look no further than Virginia’s largest police department. If you’re interested in learning more about FCPD and joining our ranks, please visit JoinFCPD.com for more information.