The Basic Police Academy schedule includes 42 learning domains, or major topics, that are grouped together in six phases. Each phase builds on skills learned in the previous phase with a goal of creating connectivity across the schedule. Physical training, report writing, human relations, community policing, leadership, ethics, weaponless defense, and firearms, are scheduled throughout the course.
A typical day at the academy begins with physical training and an inspection. Students are provided with one hour for lunch. The intensive format academy meets Monday through Friday from 0700hrs. - 1600hrs. (with the exception of some night operations). The extended format academy follows a similar track, however, it is extended out over 12 months Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1800hrs.-2200hrs. and 0800hrs.-1700hrs. on Saturdays.
| Week |
Training Topics |
| Orientation |
0800-0930hrs. Group Resume
0930-1000hrs. Cadet Handbook Test
1000-1200hrs. Requirements
1000-1200hrs. Family Orientation
1300-1400hrs. Learning Styles Inventory
1400-1700hrs. How To Study
|
| Week 1 |
Training Day One - Drill and ceremony, registration, P.O.S.T. Written Assessment Test
Professionalism and Ethics - LD#1
Introduction to Report Writing - LD18
Introduction to Lifetime Fitness - LD#32
Criminal Justice System - LD#2
|
| Week 2 |
Introduction to Criminal Law - LD#5
Laws of Arrest - LD#15
Community Oriented Policing - LD#3
Officer Safety Concepts - LD#23
|
| Week 3 |
Victimology - LD #4
Search and Seizure - LD #16
Presentation of Evidence - LD #17
Use of Force - LD#20
|
| Week 4 |
Presentation of Evidence - LD#17
Custody - LD#31
Juvenile Law - LD#11
Introduction to Firearms - LD#35
|
| Week 5 |
Weaponless Defense and Baton - LD#33
Firearms Range - LD#35
Chemical Agents - LD#35
|
| Week 6 |
Property Crimes - LD#6
Crimes Against Persons - LD #7
|
| Week 7 |
Domestic Violence - LD#25
Introduction to Investigation - LD#30
First Performance Evaluation
|
| Week 8 |
Interview and Interrogation - LD#30
Computer Crimes - LD#30
Sex Crimes - LD#10
Missing Persons - LD#27
Crimes Against Children - LD#9
|
| Week 9 |
Information Systems - LD#36
Introduction to Investigations - LD#30
Evidence Collection - LD#30
Practical Application Exercises
Computer Crimes
Museum of Tolerance Trip
Investigative Scenario Tests
|
| Week 10 |
Search Warrant Writing - LD#16
Crime Scene Practicum - LD#30
Court Room Testimony Practicum - LD#30
|
| Week 11 |
General Crimes - LD#8
ABC Law - LD#13
Crimes Against Justice System - LD#39
Firearms - LD#35
Weaponless Defense and Baton - LD#33
|
| Week 12 |
Firearms - LD#35
Weaponless Defense and Baton - LD#33
|
| Week 13 |
P.O.S.T. Mid-Term Exam
Controlled Substances - LD#12
Gangs - LD#38
Weapons Law - LD#40
Individual Community Policing Project Presentations
|
| Week 14 |
Emergency Vehicle Operations - LD#19
Firearms Range - LD#35
|
| Week 15 |
Tactical Communications - LD#3
Emergency Vehicle Operations - LD#19
Firearms Range - LD#35
|
| Week 16 |
Traffic Enforcement - LD#28
Disabled Persons - LD#37
Second Performance Evaluation
|
| Week 17 |
Traffic Accident Investigation - LD#17
Use of Force - LD#20
Patrol Procedures - LD#21
Vehicle Pullovers - LD#22
Vehicle Stop Scenario Tests
|
| Week 18 |
Racial Profiling - LD#42
Patrol Procedures - LD#21
Crimes In Progress - LD#23
Practical Application Exercises
Force Options Simulator
Crimes In Progress Scenario Testing
|
| Week 19 |
Disputes - LD#24
Riot and Crowd Control - LD#24
Practical Application Exercises
Force Options Simulator
Crimes In Progress Scenario Testing
|
| Week 20 |
Unusual Incidents - LD#26
HAZMAT - LD#41
Emergency Management SEMS - LD#43
Emergency Management Response to Terrorism - LD#43
Unusual Incidents/Trains - LD#26
Core Competencies Oral Board Exam - LD#1
|
| Week 21 |
P.O.S.T. Final Examination
First Aid/CPR - LD#34
|
| Week 22 |
Weaponless Defense Review For FTO - LD#33
Portfolio Binder Project Due
Portfolio Project Final Presentations
Final Performance Evaluation
|
| Graduation |
1000hrs. Formal Inspection of the Academy Class
1030hrs. Graduation Ceremony Begins
1200hrs. Final Dismissal
|
