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Sheriff's Business Academy

About the 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 4-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. 

Emphasis will be placed on the Crime Prevention in the workplace as well as connecting businesses with resources.  

The curriculum covers diverse business-related topics such as:

  • Sheriff’s Introduction to the Sheriff’ Office 
  • Patrol Techniques 
  • Chamber of Commerce 
  • White Collar Crimes 
  • Workplace Violence 
  • Robbery Prevention 
  • Business Watch Program
  • Site Surveys 
  • 911 Communications
  • Crisis Management Planning 
  • Re-Unification
  • Graduation

Goal of the 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.  

Schedule

The four-week (4) academy will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 2 hours from 7pm to 9pm, with the exception of the Workplace Violence Class, that will be 2.5 hours. 

There is no charge for the academy; however, a substantial commitment for participants to attend at least 6 of the 8 scheduled sessions in order to successfully complete and receive a Certificate of Graduation.  

The Sheriff's Business Academy starts on February 3, 2026 
and finishes with a graduation on March 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
 

Location

All classes will take place at the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office 159 Goodwin Neck Rd, Yorktown VA 23692.   Classes will take in the Community Room unless otherwise posted the day of the academy.  

Requirements

The Business Academy is open to all businesses that are located in York County and the City of Poquoson.   Attendees must be at least 18 years of age to participate. 

Questions 

Contact the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit at 757-890-3639 or 757-890-3677.  Email at crimeprevention@yorkcounty.gov 

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