Peace Officer Academy

This nine-month course is certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and satisfies the minimum training requirements for entry-level peace officers.
http://www.post.ca.gov/regular-basic-course.aspx

This course is designed for employed and/or aspiring peace officer candidates. The course includes fundamental principles, procedures and techniques of law enforcement, including: Criminal Law, Patrol Procedures, Cultural Diversity, Investigative Procedures, Report Writing, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Leadership, Ethics, Community Policing, Police Vehicle Operations, Traffic Enforcement, Accident Investigation, Handling Emotional Situations and First Aid/CPR. The course also includes a challenging physical requirement that will prepare student for police service.

Admissions Requirements

Requirements for entrance into the Academy are rigorous. The student applicant is required to pass a law enforcement entry level examination with a total T-Score of 42.0 or better. Upon acceptance into the program, the student is required to pass a medical examination from a physician at the applicant's expense. Upon request, the student must submit a set of fingerprints to the California Department of Justice for certification to attend the Basic Peace Officer Academy (13511.5 Penal Code). For additional information on the program requirements select the links listed below.

POST ACADEMY
POST Basic Police Academy Program	How Do I Get In the Program
Academy and Employment Disqualifiers	*Basic POST Entrance Examination May 11, 2012 seating limited* Practice Post Exam
Minimum Entrance Qualifications	Financial Aid Veterans Services
Mandated Attendance and Academic Requirements	Enroll as a Student with Delta College
Physical Fitness Requirements	Law Enforcement Agencies
Equipment Costs	State of California Commission on POST