Intern Program

Qualified students from DSLCC or SVU (Southern Virginia University)  may make application and if selected will work through an internship in the following manner.  20 hours with Central Dispatch, 20 hours with the Buena Vista Sheriff's Department, and 40 hours with the Buena Vista Police Department.  Check with your College Professor to see if you qualify! 

The Buena Vista Police department is  headquartered at 306 Park Avenue.  In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

The rank structure adopted by the Buena Vista Police Department is Chief, Assistant Chief / Captain, Lieutenant, Investigator, Corporal, and Patrol Officer.  These people serve and protect the entire community.  They enforce traffic regulations, investigate crimes, and help to educate our children. 

To find out about the different programs that the Police participate in, click here.  For more information, contact the police department at 540-261-6174 or e-mail police@buenavistavirginia.org.