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55th Entry Level Law Enforcement Class

Week one of the Basic Law Enforcement Class includes a detailed orientation of what is expected of students while attending the academy. This is followed by 3 full days of criminal law, PT, PT Test, inspections and concludes Monday with the First test.

Week 2 starts with the first test covering orientation and criminal law. The students receive course material on court systems, use of force, motor vehicle code, patrol techniques, community policing and start there regular PT daily sessions.

Week 3 includes numerous blocks of instruction to include communications, developing criminal intelligence, crime information systems, surveillance techniques, incident based reporting and law enforcement professionalism.

Week 4 includes a huge dose of Constitutional Law (approx. 32 hours). The students also have blocks of instruction on animal complaints, diplomatic immunity and child and elder abuse and lets not forget physical training which heads to the hills.

Week 5 includes a myriad of topics to include fingerprints, emergency childbirth, hazardous materials, crime prevention, noise violations, malicious mischief, crime scenes and evidence, and a crime scene practical. They will also take their second shot at the PT and physical abilities tests.

Week 6 starts the intermediate weapons block of instructon which includes unlawful assemblies, crowd control, O.C. spray and impact weapons. Thursday then begins the firearms block of instruction where the students are given classroom lecture on fundementals of marksmanship, weapons nomenclature and ballistics.

Week 7 continues the firearms block of instruction. The students will shoot up to 1500 rounds of amunition while obtaining qualifying scores on mandated shooting courses as well as tactical courses.

Week 8 begins the defensive tactics block of instruction where the students learn an array of control techniques and the takedown of aggressive subjects. The defensive tactics block of instruction is one of the physically demanding portions of the academy.

Week 9 continues defensive tactics training. Over the course of the week, the recruits are taught and tested on vehicle extractions,ground fighting and the FIST suit.

Week 10 is devoted to traffic crash investigation and traffic direction.

Week 11 is devoted to Basic RADAR Certification. The students learn the functions and operational protocol of RADAR and court testimony after issuing a summons to a speed violator.

Week 12 is devoted to Interview and Interrogation, suicide and homicide investigation, mental illness and emotionally disturbed persons and a tour of the Western Virginia Forensic Science Labratory. The students spent about half the week in the classroom learning how to effectively conduct the investigations and the other half demonstrating these skills through practical exercises.

Week 13 begins with juvenile offenders, and police K-9. The students then move to intermediate weapons and crowd control. The students also learn the proper use of the baton and take a full exposure to chemical spray.

Week 14 covers areas to include controlled substances, mental illness and emotionally disturbed persons. The students then learn how to detect a person driving under the influence and the steps taken to make an arrest and secure a conviction.

Week 15 begins with the incident command system implemented to assist police, fire and rescue in large multi-jurisdictional incidents. The end of the week we shift gears literally into vehicle operations.

Week 16 is dedicated to vehicle operations. The recruits cover pursuit,night driving and cover emergency response driving and liability issues. 95% of this week involves practical driving scenarios.

Week 17 begins the portion of the academy where every aspect is tied together. The students begin receiving instruction on officer survival to include surviving edged weapons, response to an active shooter, mental survival, hostage situations, react to ambush and foot pursuits.

Week 18 again focuses on officer survival including close quarters battle, night vision, handcuffing and search and felony vehicle stops. The recruits begin the practical testing on their officer survival skills.

Week 19 is mentally and physically challenging. This week involves practical testing on all skills developed during the academy and focuses on officer survival. The recruits are put in stressful high risk situations and expected to respond properly.

Week 20 begins with practical testing on interview and interrogation, courtroom testimony, domestic situations, investigations and obtaining warrants. Then the recruits begin practicing for graduation and officially becoming Police Officers. Congrats to all the new officers.

48th Entry Level Jailor Court Services Class

Week one of the Basic Jail Civil Process Class includes a detailed orientation of what is expected of students while attending the academy. This is followed by P.T. Test, inspections and concludes Monday with the first test.

Week 2 includes the first test on Monday followed by course material on ethics, stress management, jail history, court systems, work release, report writing, and communication skills. The recruits also begin daily PT.

The 3rd week of the Jailor/Court Services Class includes instruction in daily workings of the jail and how to book an inmate into the jail.

Week 4 covers topics including Code of Virginia, civil liability, rules of evidence, juvenile law and not to forget physical training which heads to the hills.

Week 5 begins with practical exercise testing on the intake, booking and maintaining of inmates. The students will also be tested on their abilities to conduct a cell search at a local jail while maintaing safety and retrieving contraband.

Week 6 is devoted to the intermediate weapons block of instruction. The students will learn about unlawful assemblies, crowd control, O.C. spray and impact weapons.

Week 7 is devoted to the firearms block of instruction. The students will shoot up to 1500 rounds of amunition on mandated shooting courses as well as tactical shooting courses. This block of practical instruction is followed by classroom lecture on weapons nomenclature, fundementals of marksmanship and ballistics.

Week 8 begins the defensive tactics block of instruction. The students will learn control holds and the takedown of physically aggressive subjects. This is one of the physically demanding portions of the academy.

Week 9 continues defensive tactics training. Over the course of the week, the students are taught and tested on vehicle extractions, ground fighting and the FIST suit practical.

Week 10 is devoted to court security and civil process. The recruits will learn to serve civil papers and go over threat assement and security of the court.

Week 11 is devoted to survival tactics. Cell extractions, edged weapons and dealing with subjects outside the facility.

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Training Courses

This course covered two weeks of intense training. Both the students and the instructors did an outstanding job in making this a very successful course.

This course was instructed by a (LEBA) Law Enforcement Bicycle Association certified instructor and is designed to teach new bicycle patrol officers the basics of riding a bicycle under patrol condition, basic maintenance, and other bicycle-related skills. This was a very physically demanding course and everyone was able to successfully complete the week.

Violent attacks in schools, businesses and public places continue to rise, and national terrorism alerts remain in the headlines. Law enforcement agencies across the country are seeking to develop new tactics, policies and awareness programs to deal with active shooter situations. The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) mission is to teach law enforcement officers, specifically the true first responders, to safely and effectively respond to - address - and stop an active shooter.

This was a physically demanding week that was well received by all students despite the inclement weather conditions. Topics covered included combat shooting, immediate action/rapid deployment, building search, high risk vehicle stops and takedowns, wooded terrain and K-9 searches.

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