40 years ago “Police Academy," a classic comedy film was released on March 23, 1984, follows a group of misfit recruits as they train to become police officers. The movie was directed by Hugh Wilson and starred Steve Guttenberg, Kim Cattrall, Bubba Smith, and Michael Winslow. - "Police Academy" was originally going to be a straightforward action drama but turned into a comedy after changes were made during production. - Despite mostly negative reviews from critics, the film was a commercial succ

Join us in congratulating the 73rd Basic Police Academy on their graduation today! Our newest officers will now complete Field Training before being released for solo duty. #OneTeam | Henrico County Police