January 22, 2009

The Academy is proud to announce that we are the home of the first Dispatcher specific CISM team: VATC ( Virginia Telecommunications CISM).

 Please see our link in the "links" column for access to this valuable service.

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UPCOMING 2009 BASIC ( Entry Level ) Starting Dates:

Legend:  BLE = Basic Law Enforcement, BJO= Basic Jail Officer, ECO= Basic Emergency Communications Officer, ACO= Basic Animal Control Officer

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7th Basic Animal Control Officer: August 3rd, 2009

58th Basic Emergency Communications Officers: Sept. 28th, 2009

UPCOMING 2009 GRADUATIONS 

58th Basic Emergency Communications Officer:  Oct. 9th, 2009 @ 10am

91st Basic Jail:  TBA

The Academy Will Be Closed for Holidays on the Following Dates:

July 3rd, 2009        (1-05-09 ) 

Sept. 7th, 2009   

Oct. 12th, 2009  

Nov 11th, 2009     

Nov. 25-26-27th, 2009  

Dec. 24-25th, 2009   

Important!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The Academy is now a secure building. All visitors, instructors, students, vendors, etc. will need to sign in with the receptionist  and obtain an Academy ID Badge. Exception: All In-Service  students will receive ID badges in the classroom during roll-call.  Please return all Academy badges before you leave. Any assigned badges not returned will result in $25 charge to Agency for replacement cost. (updated: 11-18-08 )

Dress Code for ALL Students:
Please remember that proper attire is casual office, or "uniform-of-the-day". Collared shirts are the preferred and acceptable attire, including polos with agency logos. T-shirts and sweatshirts, especially those displaying inappropriate slogans and/or graphics are not acceptable attire. Jeans are only acceptable if worn as uniform-of-the-day, such as Vice, SWAT,K9 Handler, etc.  Shorts are prohibited unless Department issues them as part of the "uniform-of-the-day". Flip Flops are not considered appropriate footware and are prohibited. Please observe respect for the Academy by removing your hat while in Academy buildings.  The Academy reserves the right to send students back to their agency if Dress Code is not adhered to.  (7-1-08 )

Academy is open to students starting at 07:30am for access to classrooms. Earlier access is granted to Instructors as needed for classroom preparation. ( 4-25-08 )

Drinks and food are no longer permitted in the classrooms, with the exception of bottled water. (Effective 11-27-07.)

Tobacco products are prohibited in Academy buildings. Anyone using any tobacco product will be asked to dispose of it while in the building. ( 4-25-08 )

ONLINE TRAINING
The Academy now has 5 streaming videos for online training. You must be assigned a username and password for access.  Please Contact Mary Garber at Ext 8.  ( updated 4-25-08 )

Cancelled or Rescheduled classes: When a class is cancelled or rescheduled, please be sure and re-register for the new date. Students are not automatically rolled over to new or rescheduled class dates. Registration forms are required for rostered registration for any class conducted at the Academy. ( 1-8-08 )

Weight Room and Gym Access
The Academy may be open from 5PM-7PM for students, staff, and approved LE visitors to use the gym, weight room, and mat room, based on need. A staff member will be onsite for any questions or emergency needs. The Academy reserves the right to limit use of facilities and open/closed times as needed for holidays, short staffing, etc. ( 6-30-09 )

All transcript requests must be done in writing and Sharon James has the necessary forms that must be completed. For more information, please contact Sharon at (540) 234-9191 x3.

Need In-Service Hours?
Check out the new training calendar! This calendar is a living document and is updated frequently so check it often. The Academy no longer hosts a static 40 hour In-Service week. We offer a multitude of topics throughout the year to pick and choose from, to better serve the educational needs of our members.

Need Instructor Apprenticeship Hours? Contact the appropriate Staff Supervisor to schedule time slots.If you wish to instruct during BJO class, contact Al Osano; Basic Law Enforcement, contact Vince Harlow; Basic Dispatch / Basic Animal Control/ or any In-Service class, contact Renee Meador.  Addionally, we have a new Apprenticeship program that is an additional resource for conducting your apprenticeship outside of the Basic classes.  Please contact your agency training coordinator for detals, or Renee Meador at the Academy.(2-10-09)

DORMS:  LOADED firearms are no longer permitted in the dorms. Please clear your weapon before entering the dorm building. PETS are not allowed in dorm rooms.  Alcohol and tobacco products are prohibited in the Dorms. Officer Safety: DO NOT PROP DOORS OPEN. A full set of Dorm Rules and Regulations will be provided for anyone utilizing dorm accommodations.  ( 2-27-09 )