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A new chapter in law enforcement training began Monday as 30 recruits from nine Northern California agencies reported for the inaugural Placer County Sheriff Training Academy.
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The recruits arrived at 6 a.m. for the start of a six-month program focused on preparing them for careers in law enforcement. The academy is the first new law enforcement training academy to open in California in more than 20 years.
“This is a calling,” Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo said. “It is our duty to give the next generation the knowledge, skills and foundation they need to serve their communities with confidence.”
The recruits will complete more than 950 hours of training that meets California Peace Officer Standards and Training, or POST, requirements.
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Training will include classroom lessons at the former Rock Creek Elementary School campus, at 3050 Bell Road in Auburn, along with hands-on exercises and realistic scenarios.
Woo said creating the academy required extensive work, including developing the curriculum and hands-on training programs.
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“These recruits have already earned the confidence of the agencies they will represent,” Woo said. “Now, it’s our responsibility to build on that foundation and prepare them for the day they put on the badge and begin serving their communities.”
The first class includes recruits from the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, Fremont Police Department, Citrus Heights Police Department, Roseville Police Department, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, Napa County Sheriff’s Office, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, Napa Police Department and Sacramento County Regional Parks.
Several agencies and organizations helped establish the academy, including the Roseville Police Department, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, Sierra College, the Placer County Board of Supervisors, the Placer County CEO’s Office and the Auburn Union Elementary School District.
The academy was created as demand for law enforcement training has increased across Northern California. Officials say the new program will give more agencies an opportunity to train future officers closer to home.
The six-month academy is scheduled to end with graduation on Jan. 28 for recruits who successfully complete the program.
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