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Notice that the Basic Law Enforcement Academy is now presented in a "MODULAR" format.  The content, upon completion of all three modules, is the same. You will find that AJ80, as the Basic Academy was formerly presented, shows as "cancelled" in the schedule BUT it has been replaced by AJ81, AJ82 & AJ83.

Students having completed Modules III and/or II at another training center may complete the Academy at College of the Redwoods but must contact this office in advance of attendance. 

The next Basic Police Academy Course dates are: 

110th Academy: July 9 - December 14, 2012

MODULE III - AJ 81 - July 9 - August 10, 2012 - 7.5 units

MODULE II - AJ 82 - August 13 - September 21, 2012 - 8 units

MODULE I - AJ83 - September 24 - December 14, 2012 - 15.5 units

 

111th Academy: January 7 - June 13, 2013

MODULE III - AJ 81 - January 7- February 8, 2013 - 7.5 units

MODULE II - AJ 82 - February 11 - March 22, 2013 - 8 units

MODULE I - AJ83 - March 25 - June 13, 2013 - 15.5 units

The first step to Academy entrance is successfully completion of the PELLETB (POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery.  Receipt of a passing score will start the application process.  We will begin testing for the 110th Academy later this Spring on the following dates:

March 3, 2012

April 7, 2012

May 5, 2012

The test will start at 9:00 am.  Allow three hours though you may finish sooner. 

This is a test intended to test your BASIC literacy and to make sure you will be comfortable with the testing and studying required for the Academy.  It is required by P.O.S.T.  No fee is required to take the exam.  Test results are good for six months .  You may take the test as many times as needed to obtain a passing score though a repeated difficulty would indicate a need for further English studies.  To register for the test, please call (707) 476-4334 during regular business hours.

To view a practice test, click HERE.  NOTE:  We do not include the essay exam.   (This is a pdf file requiring the free Adobe® Reader software)

The College of the Redwoods Basic Law Enforcement Academy is a Modular 950-hour, 23-week, 31-unit course certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Upon successful completion of the Academy, a student may apply 19  of the units earned towards an Associate of Science Degree in Administration of Justice from the College as follows:

For more information, please consult the 2011/2012 College Catalog.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Each academy class is limited to forty students. Applications will be accepted in order of their receipt. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D. The law now requires that each student seeking admission to a basic course of training who is not employed full-time by a law enforcement agency or as a reserve officer or deputy submit fingerprints to the Calif. Department of Justice and submit written certification from the California Department of Justice that he or she has no criminal history background which would disqualify him or her, under state law from owning, possessing, or having under his or her control any pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed on the person. This clearance is required to be on file prior to the start of the academy. Students are also required to take the P.O.S.T. Entry Level Reading and Writing Skills Test  (See Above) prior to attending the academy and pass with a T-score of 40 or higher.  Each student must also submit a medical clearance  prior to the beginning of the academy, in order to participate in and fulfill the Lifetime Fitness requirements of the Academy.

7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Eureka, CA 95501     
707-476-4334

fax: 476-4411
EMAIL TRAINING CENTER

Last Update: 1-20-12