Sheriff’s Business Academy

WHAT IS THE SHERIFF’S BUSINESS ACADEMY?

The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Business Academy is a FREE program designed to give businesses of York County and the City of Poquoson a better understanding of the crime prevention resources available to them.

This 7 week course of instruction is geared towards business owners, managers, faith-based organizations, and anyone who has an invested interest in the day to day operating safety and security of their business.

The curriculum covers diverse business related topics such as Introduction to the Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Techniques, Chamber of Commerce, Commonwealth of Attorney, White Collar Crimes, Workplace Violence, Robbery Prevention, and Business Watch Program. Emphasis will be placed on the Crime Prevention in the workplace as well as connecting businesses with resources.

WHAT IS THE GOAL OF THE SHERIFF’S BUSINESS ACADEMY?

The goal of the Sheriff’s Business Academy is to enhance a collaborative working relationship with the businesses and faith-based communities in York County and the City of Poquoson through an educational process that focuses on business-related material, law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SHERIFF’S BUSINESS ACADEMY?

The Sheriff’s Business Academy aims to please with this highly sought after curriculum. Graduates of the academy are encouraged to use good judgement in both their professional and personal lives.

Graduates are discouraged from taking volatile matters into their own hands unless they are left having to defend themselves. The Sheriff’s Business Academy would like for graduates to leave positive feedback on the program to the Crime Prevention Unit. We also ask that graduates share their experiences with friends and family who may benefit from this prevention effort as well.

We encourage graduates of the Sheriff’ Business Academy to take our Sheriff’s Citizen Academy which is offered twice a year. This program encompasses safety strategies for your personal lives.