Academy Staff

  1. Gary K. Moore

    Executive Director

    Employed since: 1999
    Education: B.S. Criminal Justice, M. S. Criminal Justice
    Previous Experience: Roanoke County Police Department
    Certifications: Law Enforcement
    Instructor Certifications: General, Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Vehicle Operations


  2. David Scott

    Deputy Director

    Employed Since: 2002
    Education: B.S. Criminal Justice
    Previous Experience: Botetourt County Sheriff's Office
    Certifications: Law Enforcement, FIOA officer
    Instructor Certifications: General, Firearms, Intermediate Weapons, Defensive Tactics, RADAR, Public Safety Fitness, LEBA Police Cyclist Instructor


  3. Jim Booth

    Training Coordinator

    Employed Since: 2008
    Education: Liberty High School
    Previous Experience: Roanoke City Sheriff's Office, Botetourt County Sheriff's Office
    Certifications: Law Enforcement, Jail
    Instructor Certifications: General, Firearms, Intermediate Weapons, Defensive Tactics, Vehicle Operations, Urban Patrol Rifle, CERT, Taser


  4. David Cooper

    Training Coordinator

    Employed Since: 2022
    Education: Christiansburg High School
    Previous Experience: Salem Police Department
    Certifications: Law Enforcement
    Instructor Certifications: General, Firearms, Defensive Tactics


  5. Cindy Sarver

    Administrative Coordinator

    Employed Since: 2001
    Education: H.S.
    Previous Experience: Francisco and Bush, CPA, PC
    Certifications: C.P.S.
    Instructor Certifications: On Line Training Coordinator