Pre-Employment Applications: The Academy is currently accepting applications for pre-employment students for the 117th Basic Law Enforcement Class which gets underway in September 2008. The application must be turned by April 30, 2008. For more information visit the Pre-Employment Page.

UPCOMING 2008 BASIC ( Entry Level ) Starting Dates:

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

BLE 117th: Sept 2nd, 2008

BJO 88th:  May 13th, 2008

BJO 89th:  Oct 9th, 2008

56th Basic ECO:  July 30th, 2008

57th Basic ECO:  Dec 1st, 2008

5th Basic ACO:  Aug 4th, 2008

Note to Students:
Please remember that proper attire is casual office, or "uniform-of-the-day". Collared shirts are the 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.

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
 **NEW** 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 will be open until 5PM-7PM for students, staff, and approved LE visitors to use the gym, weight room, and mat room. 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. ( 4-10-08 )

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 Joe Woodson; Basic Law Enforcement, contact Vince Harlow; Basic Dispatch / Basic Animal Control/ or any In-Service class, contact Renee Meador. ( 4-11-08)

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. A full set of Dorm Rules and Regulations will be provided for anyone utilizing dorm accommodations.  ( 1-8-08 )

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