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For the first time in 20 years in California, law enforcement agencies will have a new option for a Peace Officer Standards and Training, known as POST, academy instruction.
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The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a lease agreement on March 10 with the Auburn Union School District allowing the currently vacant Rock Creek Elementary School campus, located at 3050 Bell Road, to serve as the temporary home of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy.
The academy will operate at Rock Creek Elementary until construction is completed on the Sierra College Regional Public Safety Training Center, an upcoming project that plans to serve the public safety workforce and training needs of Placer County.
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The first academy class will begin in the building on Aug. 17.
Officials said demand for law enforcement training has increased significantly over the past five years, creating a need for additional academy space across Northern California.
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“This academy represents an important investment in the future of public safety in our region,” said Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo. “By expanding training opportunities, we are helping ensure that agencies across Northern California have well-prepared, highly trained individuals ready to serve their communities.”
The academy will be led by instructors from the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, with support from the Roseville Police Department and the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. Recruits will receive comprehensive training that prepares them for the responsibilities of modern law enforcement, according to officals.
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