Upon successful completion of the Basic Peace Officer Academy, the student will receive a certificate of completion that qualifies them for employment as a California Peace Officer, Deputy Sheriff, adult/juvenile probation or Parole Officer, Reserve Officer, or Corrections. The student will have successfully demonstrated his or her ability to demonstrate ethical conduct; make judgments concerning the enforcement of the law without prejudice; apply the level of force that can lawfully be used by a peace officer; recognize the importance of initial and ongoing training in coping with dangerous situations; analyze and solve problems; write reports that conform to accepted professional standards of quality; recognize and understand the concepts and terminology that is needed to understand the California criminal justice system. The California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training accredits this program.
