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Pre-Employment Applications: Pre-employment deadline for the 118^th BLE beginning in January 2009 is September 15, 2008. ( 7-7-08 )

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25th Annual National Night Out

"National Night Out", August 5th, 2008 at the Colonial Mall in Staunton was a great success !  The Academy secured tables and had various Academy materials displayed for the public. All primary Staff members were present to support the endeavor. Vince Harlow, our Basic Law Enforcement Training Supervisor, donned the "Red Man" suit and allowed the younger generations that came by, an opportunity to strike him with batons to see how we train recruits.  In addition, we had several recruits from the current 116th BLE class present to answer any questions that citizens may have had about true experiences within the Academy setting.  The Academy is pleased to be a nationally registered participant of National Night Out.  ( 8-12-08 )

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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

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BLE 117th: Sept 2nd, 2008

BJO 89th:  Oct 2nd, 2008

56th Basic ECO:  Dec 1st, 2008

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 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 )