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CPD welcomes largest police academy class in five years

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Chesapeake Police Department received their largest police academy class in five years on Monday.

While they’ve faced a few departures, 29 recruits of the 78th Chesapeake Police Academy class have completed their first week of training.

Over 30% of the recruits happen to be women.

The police department expressed well wishes to the recruits in a social media post as they continue their journeys towards becoming officers.

The next academy starts on March 31, 2025.

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