55 New Recruits Graduate from Fairfax County Police Academy

Diverse class of new officers and deputy sheriffs ready to serve Northern Virginia communities

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A graduating class of 55 new police officers and deputy sheriffs have completed six months of intensive training at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy and are prepared to begin their careers in public safety across Northern Virginia. The class includes 37 new Fairfax County Police Department officers, 14 new Fairfax County Sheriff's Office deputies, and 4 new officers for the Herndon and Vienna Police Departments.

Why it matters

This graduating class reflects the Fairfax County Police Department's continued commitment to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves. The new officers and deputies bring a wide range of language skills, life experiences, and prior public safety or military experience to their roles.

The details

Throughout their time in the academy, the recruits completed comprehensive instruction designed to prepare them for the demands of modern policing, including firearms training, defensive tactics, tactical training, physical fitness, and scenario-based exercises focused on real-world response.

  • The 55 recruits graduated from the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy on February 19, 2026.

The players

Fairfax County Police Department

The law enforcement agency for Fairfax County, Virginia, responsible for providing police services to the county's residents.

Fairfax County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency for Fairfax County, Virginia, responsible for providing court security, civil process, and other law enforcement services.

Herndon Police Department

The local police department for the town of Herndon, Virginia, which is located within Fairfax County.

Vienna Police Department

The local police department for the town of Vienna, Virginia, which is located within Fairfax County.

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What’s next

The new officers and deputy sheriffs will begin their careers in public safety across Northern Virginia, serving the communities of Fairfax County, Herndon, and Vienna.

The takeaway

This graduating class of diverse and experienced recruits demonstrates the Fairfax County Police Department's ongoing efforts to build a workforce that reflects the community it serves and is prepared to meet the challenges of modern policing.