What is Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy and why do I go there for my training?

Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy is one of ten regional criminal justice training academies located throughout Virginia. Normally recruit officers that attend Cardinal are employed by one of our 36 member agencies. The academy conducts entry level training programs to certify recruit officers as law enforcement officers, jailors/court services officers, dispatchers, and animal control officers. The entry level training programs are academically and physically demanding and the recruit officers are required to demonstrate proficiency in all of training areas mandated by the Department of Criminal Justice Services. In addition, the law enforcement and jailor/court services include a demanding physical fitness program.

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1. What else should I bring with me the first day?
2. When do I start and how do I get there?
3. What will my training day be like?
4. How should I dress for the first day?
5. Do I need to bring any supplies the first day?
6. Does the academy have any rules I need to know about?
7. How tough is the physical fitness training?
8. How can I get ready for the physical fitness training?
9. I'm a little out of shape, should I just start working out?
10. What clothes or equipment do I need to buy?
11. What is Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy and why do I go there for my training?