The Fairfax County Police Department is accepting applications for a free weeklong summer program that gives high school girls a hands-on look at law enforcement careers.
The "Future Women Leaders in Law Enforcement" program is open to all Northern Virginia girls entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the 2026-2027 school year. That includes Reston students at public, private or homeschool programs. The deadline to register is Wednesday, July 22.
Classes run Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters, 12099 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax.
The program is free, with a limited class size.
What the Program Covers
The curriculum includes patrol operations, crime scene investigations, leadership skills, the helicopter division, the recruiting process and sessions with women officers from across the department.
The department announced the program in a community events blog post on Thursday.
How to Apply
Applications are available on the FCPD's official program page at fairfaxcounty.gov/police/future-women-leaders-law-enforcement. The deadline listed on that page is Wednesday, July 22. Applicants may want to confirm by calling 703-246-3332, as an earlier FCPD blog post listed a different date.
Students who need transportation assistance should email Captain Deanna Weand at [email protected] when submitting their application.
For general questions, residents can call 703-246-3332 or email [email protected].
