New Officers Graduate from Session 153 of Training Academy
Published on December 16, 2025
ARLINGTON, Va. – Monday, December 15, 2025 marked a significant milestone for Arlington County Police Department’s 11 newest officers as Session 153 graduated from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy. With family, friends and colleagues gathered, the new officers took their solemn oath to serve and protect the Arlington community and safeguard the Constitutional rights of all. Graduation from the Academy is part of the new officers' journey to becoming solo police officers in Arlington County, a process that spans approximately one year. As part of their ongoing training curriculum, the newly graduated officers will now complete the department’s local and field training programs.
“With great pride, we welcome Arlington County Police Department’s newest officers as they embark on their law enforcement careers and build upon our agency’s longstanding legacy of excellence in policing,” said Chief Andy Penn. “Through their rigorous training and demonstrated professionalism and integrity, each member of Session 153 has earned their badge, symbolizing their commitment to serving and protecting the Arlington community. I am confident their training at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy, coupled with our department’s comprehensive pre- and post-academy training curriculum, will serve as an important foundation for the high-quality service each have been entrusted to provide.”
The Arlington County Police Department is committed to recruiting individuals from all backgrounds who possess the necessary qualifications to serve our diverse and inclusive community. Session 153 consists of seven men and four women hailing from 8 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. All eleven hold higher education degrees and one is a United States Marine Corps veteran. Members of Session 153 are fluent in Spanish, Nepali, Urdu and German.
The new officers were recognized with the following achievements at graduation:
- Academic Excellence
- Officer Q. Lodholz, 2nd place
- Excellence in Firearms
- Officer C. Jewell, 1st place
- Officer C. Norris, 2nd place
- Excellence in Human Performance
- Officer N. Bohraus, 1st place - Females
- Officer Q. Lodholz, 2nd place – Females
- Officer J. Garritano, 3rd place - Males
About the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy (NVCJA)
New officers receive their basic training at the NVCJA, a regional academy offering high quality, professional training to recruit officers who will go on to serve agencies in Northern Virginia. New officers enrolled in the basic training program complete over 800 hours of training curriculum, which orients them to the diverse day-to-day challenges experienced by law enforcement personnel while on the job. In addition to basic training, NVCJA offers in-service training programs to officers throughout their careers.
More: Basic Training at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy
What Comes Next for the New Officers
The new officers will now complete the Department’s 12-week Field Training Program. During field training, the officers work alongside a Field Training Officer, who is responsible for mentoring, teaching, and evaluating them as they begin to apply knowledge gained during basic training at the NVCJA to real world situations they encounter when responding to calls for service and engaging with the community. Following successful completion of field training, the officers begin solo patrol.
Watch: Arlington County Police Department’s Field Training Program
Starting Your Career with ACPD
The Human Resources Management Section continuously recruits qualified applicants to join future academy sessions. We serve a diverse, urban and engaged community, with an emphasis on community policing and problem solving in support of our four key initiatives: crime prevention and control, transportation safety, community engagement and employee wellness and safety. The men and women of our Department work and live by a set of core values: courage, competence, commitment, compassion, restraint, respect, and integrity.
A rewarding career as an Arlington County Police Officer comes with many benefits including a starting salary of $90,012 (effective July 1, 2026), a hiring bonus of up to $25,000, a 25-year retirement and an unmatched wellness program. Learn more and get started on your future career by visiting joinarlingtoncountypd.com.