BASIC ACADEMY

California Government Code §1031 says that law enforcement officers need a background investigation before getting hired. This investigation checks if a candidate meets the requirements for the job. The Background Unit handles this investigation. It's the applicant's job to give all the needed documents to the Background Unit. The investigation won't start until they have all the documents. If the background packet is incomplete, it will slow down the investigation.

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The Academy experience begins with an orientation session. This will happen the week before the start of instruction. Recruits are introduced to the training staff, the facility, and department rules and regulations.

On the first day of class, recruits are expected to be in their uniforms and in a military formation. Recruit training officers will give inspections. Following the inspection, recruits are welcomed by the Chief of Police. As well as the Commanding Officer of the Training Division, Academy Director, and Academy Coordinator.

During the 34 week-long Basic Academy. Recruits will receive instruction covering the following topics:

Military Drills
First Aid/Basic Life Support
Stress Management
POST Physical Training Program
Ethics
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Team Building and Confidence Course
Impact Weapons Use of Force examination
Criminal Justice System, Introduction to Criminal Law, and Leadership
Firearm Proficiency
Physical Training and Defensive Tactics
Court Case and Testimony Proficiency
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) guidelines
Crowd Control
Emergency Vehicle Operations and Control (EVOC)
Daily Observation Report Evaluation Program
Report Writing
First Responders in Weapons of Mass Destruction Hazmat Situations
Simulations and Scenarios
Basic Accident Investigation Instruction
Chemical Agent instruction
Active Shooter and High Rise Critical Incident Response
Crisis Intervention
“7 Habits of Law Enforcement” Leadership Course
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