Northern Virginia
Criminal Justice Academy
A Nationally Accredited Law Enforcement Training Academy
NVCJA Mission
Fully committed to our students, our member agencies, and our communities, we will fulfill our vision by providing the highest quality of law enforcement training to all law enforcement personnel with the goal of exceeding the public's trust and expectations through high levels of competence and professionalism in all ranks.
In November 2004, the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy installed a memorial stone at the front entrance to the academy in order to commemorate the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their communities. The prominent inscription on the memorial reads: "Dedicated to the memory of those who died while in service to their communities. Their lives and professionalism inspire all who follow." Following are the names and the dates of the deaths of our Fallen Heroes whose lives will forever be remembered on this Academy Memorial:
Eugene Yoakum
City of Alexandria Police Department September 27, 1964
Arthur J. Chorovich
Arlington County Police Department
December 5, 1964