Criminal Justice Training Center 1 168th Basic Peace Officer Academy

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168th Basic Peace Officer Academy


• Roadmap for today– Introductions– Overview of program• Rules• Schedule• Q & A

– Tour


• Introductions– Tell us about you:• Your name• Your agency• Your background• A fun fact about yourself• What part of the academy are you most

concerned about?• Why you want to be in policing


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• MISSION STATEMENT– To deliver nationally recognized criminal

justice training and academics in a collaborative, affordable environment while leading by example, and setting high standards of conduct and character, expecting no less from others.


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• OBJECTIVE– Is to provide a safe, first-class,

teaching and learning environment that includes a comprehensive curriculum, an enthusiastic innovative faculty and staff, appropriate technology and equipment, diverse modes of instruction, and up-to-date support services.


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• GOAL– To adhere to compliance with State law and

the guidelines set forth by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for the education and training of officers.


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DIRECTOR: Vacant

Coordinators:• Scott Donaldson – In-service • Rafael Perea – In-service• Adam Bush – Range• Jillian Garza – Police Academy• Mike Hughes – Police Academy


• How to do well in the academy….

Be a professionalMaintain bearing


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• Rules• Why rules?• Why structure?

• Don’t think of this as college.


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• ACADEMY HOURS• 0800 -1700• 8 hour workday• Monday – Friday– Holidays

– Changes will be made for some training such as building search, taser, scenarios, etc.


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• Attendance Mandatory– All courses are conducted under the rules of the

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education and the CJTC Advisory Council.

• A cadet must attend 100% of the course, in accordance with these guidelines, in order to complete and receive credit for the course.


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• Attendance Mandatory– In the event of an absence, all cadets are expected

to call and advise a staff member of their absence.

• You are expected to attend all training courses.

– All cadets are required to complete an absence report form and present it to their squad or class leader as soon as they return to class.

• The form is then given to Coordinator Garza


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• Attendance Mandatory– In the event of an absence, the cadet will make-up the

absence in compliance with TCOLE mandates and as indicated within these guidelines.

• If an emergency prevents a cadet from completing any course work, notify the course coordinator as soon as possible.

• Regardless of circumstances, it is the responsibility of the cadet to obtain notes, handouts, booklets, assignments, etc., upon missing any class time.


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• Attendance Mandatory–Punctuality

• It is expected that cadets be punctual for the start of each session.

• If a cadet believes they are going to be late, a staff member must be notified as early as possible, no later than 7:45 a.m. of the anticipated tardy.


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• Attendance Mandatory–Punctuality

• Cadets are required to return to the classroom from breaks on time. If an Instructor does NOT set a time, it shall be 10 minutes from the time they start the break.

• Three or more unexcused tardies will make a cadet subject to dismissal.


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• Attendance Mandatory–Personal Appointments

• Don’t make them for during academy hours.


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• Attendance Mandatory–Process

• Report any tardy or absence immediately to an assistant coordinator verbally.• Report any tardy or absence to your training

coordinator (at your department) NLT than 1000 hours.• Complete a absence tardy form and complete

the required writing assignment to be turned in NLT 0800 hours the following morning.


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• ESSAYS– Guidelines• One page for every hour• 1” Margins• Single spaced• 12 Font• Times New Roman• Over the topic covered that day

– Reference your material• Must have at least one reference


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• Injuries• Immediately report all training injuries to your

training coordinator or staff member.• Immediately notify your agency’s training

coordinator.


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• Facility & Services– Use of tobacco products of any kind is prohibited

on campus.• No smoking, chewing and/or dipping in ANY uniform

– Food and drinks are NOT allowed in the classroom, or hallways.

• Exception:

–Water in issued water bottles.


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• Facility & Services– Keep the locker room clean• Floors: Nothing on floors!• Place everything in Lockers: Hide valuables!

– Keep the break room clean• Refrigerator• Tables• Food Racks (now in the back of the classroom)


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• Facility & Services– Computer Training Room

• Keep the computer room clean• Food, drinks & cell phones are not

allowed– Any issues with computers/paper, contact front office


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• Facility & Services– College Gym facilities

• Open to cadets

• Turn in your ID card at the front desk when you go to the gym in order to get a gym pass/band.


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• Facility & Services– Cruising

• Parking for BPOA cadets is located at the west end of the parking lot.

• Campus speed limit is 20 mph

• Campus parking lot speed limit is 10 mph

• Do not park in the yellow marked spaces.


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• Facility & Services– Weapons

• No weapons are permitted in the classroom and/or building, unless given permission by a staff member.

–Weapons include, but are not limited to:

» Firearms» Ammunition» Knives»Other


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• Facility & Services– UNAUTHORIZED AREAS• Cadets are not allowed to enter the staff office

area without obtaining permission from a staff member.• Cadets needing to use the academy telephone

may use the front office telephone after obtaining permission


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• Classroom Etiquette– ATTENTION!

• All cadets will stand at attention when ANY Instructor or staff member enters the room.

• This applies only once per day.• Do NOT stand at attention if an instructor is teaching in the room

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» One instructor comes in the morning, and another comes in the afternoon.

– Formation, Pledge of Allegiance, Code of Ethics daily


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• Classroom Etiquette– Technology

• Cell phones • Do not possess in classroom(either on or off)

»Use only in break-room, bathroom or outside (in the back of the building)

»No calling or texting during class time» Exception: • class leader • prior approval from staff


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• Classroom Etiquette– Technology

• No iPods or similar device(s)

• Laptop computers–Note-taking does not include surfing the

web, looking for jobs, gambling, social networks, etc.

– No book bags


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• Classroom Etiquette– Breaks

• Breaks are left up to the discretion of the instructor.–Most instructors will lecture 45-50 minutes

– Do not get up and walk out of a classroom to take your own break.

• Lunch– Instructor’s discretion – 1 hour maximum, some days shorter but at

least 30 minutes


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• Professionalism– Appearance

• Facial hair– Clean shaven daily (starting Monday)– Trimmed mustache (NOT past corner of lips/ below

top lip)– No sideburns past the bottom ear opening

• No earrings (males) and one per ear (females)• Hair

– Neatly trimmed and combed– Males not touching collar or ears– Women’s hair should be up – not on collar – and tight to the head– No extreme hairstyles – including faux hawks


- Hair is neat

- Hair tight to the head

- There are no stray or flyaway pieces

- Hair is not touching the collar

- Hair accessories match the color of the hair


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• Professionalism– Designated Uniforms• Regular/Daily Uniform– Dickies khaki pants and shirt–White crew neck plain undershirt– Black polished boots – Black belt with gold buckle– Issued name tag– Body armor (when issued)(Tattoos covered if required by department)





Jackets

- Solid, non-logo, black windbreaker type jacket.

- Department issued jackets are also acceptable


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• Professionalism– Designated Uniforms• Physical Training Uniform– Black shorts (plain)»Must hit below mid-thigh

–White crewneck plain T-shirt (tucked) or class shirt (optional)–White socks– Comfortable running shoes (conservative)– Gray sweat pants and shirt (optional)


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• Professionalism– Designated Uniforms• Head cover (Issued Caps)– Always, always uncover when indoors. Worn outdoors.

• If it is not issued, it is not approved for wear.

(keys on belt, sunglasses, etc. -- anything on uniform)


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• Professionalism– Courtesy

• Always greet other people in or around the CJTC facility.

• Always stand at attention against the wall and address staff, other officers and the public.

• Show people respect and it will be returned.


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• Professionalism– Harassment

• Sexual, racial, religious, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or age harassment are prohibited and will NOT be tolerated.

• Cadets will not use profanity or show disrespect to any staff member, instructor, or fellow student in the training center.


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• Professionalism– Break room

• The break room is NOT your living room. Do no prop up your feet, slouch, or sprawl out on the furniture.


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• Professionalism– Enforcement• Disciplinary warning form

– Can be removed after 30 days if no other warnings for any behavior

– It is up to you to contact a coordinator at the 30 day mark. Otherwise, the warning becomes a part of you permanent record here.

– Class leaders can request a disciplinary warning– Any coordinator can issue a disciplinary warning

• Required notification to your training coordinator


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• Professionalism– Enforcement• Chronic problems/repeated behavioral issues

– Often results in the cadet’s dismissal from the program.


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• Fraternization– DO NOT• No social networking with full-time staff or

adjuncts• No exchanging or accepting e-mail addresses or

telephone numbers with adjuncts• No lunches with adjuncts• No ride-alongs with adjuncts


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• Academics– Major Examinations

• Cadets must obtain 75% or above on all academic testing.

• Only one (1) retake is allowed.

• If a cadet fails two (2) exams, he/she is subject to dismissal.

• There will be time limitations on exams.

• Tests are cumulative * Testing dates are subject to change


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• Academics– Grading Ledger• A = 100 – 90• B = 89 – 80• C = 79 – 75• F = BELOW 75

– Anything below 75% is considered failing.


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• Academics– Studying

• Group study is encouraged and can be extremely helpful!

– Cheating

• WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!

– You cheat, you go… You will be immediately dismissed from the Academy.


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• Teamwork– Essential• Maturity• Common Sense• Hard Work• Be Supportive• Encourage Others

KNOWLEDGE * COURAGE * TEAMWORK


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• Teamwork– What we strive for• Teamwork–We utilize the diversity and unique

contributions of all of the stakeholders to the greater benefit of all.

• Integrity – We adhere to the highest ethical standards of

conduct as the foundation for community trust.


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• Physical Training– Expectations• Good attitude is essential• Full participation• Maximum effort• Improvement is critical• Chronic injuries will require a note from your

physician.• You must complete a Fitness Journal

– PT assessment will be Monday


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• THINGS TO DO…– Building ENTRY• Use side door closest to the firing range ONLY!

– Do NOT use front door.

– Report official law enforcement contact to coordinator as soon as practical.• Traffic stop• Victim/witness/suspect call


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• THINGS TO DO…– Preparedness• Must

– Always bring PT gear, no exceptions.

– Always dress the same, no exceptions.

– Be professional at all times.


Remember…..The public is watching you!

Be courteous

Be friendly

Be positive


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• ATTITUDE CHECK– Hard work produces:• Discipline• Pride• Self-respect• Motivation• Builds character

– “While you are here, strive to become part of something bigger than yourself.”


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• THINGS THAT CAN CAUSE A BAD DAY…– Being Late– Cell phones– Disturbing the class– Unshined boots– Uniforms

• Wrinkled• Partial uniforms on campus• Out of uniform (If it is not tucked in, you are out of

uniform)• Not giving 100% in PT

– Not greeting people– Walking out of class


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• PROFESSIONALISM– REMEMBER…• Be courteous• Be friendly• Be positive• Maintain your bearing

– Officers throughout their careers need to continue to educate themselves to better serve their communities.• You have taken your first step.• Remember “education is a primary key in

improving oneself”.


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• GOALS for Graduation– Valedictorian– Salutatorian– Class Leader– Most Distinguished Cadet– Top Shooter– Most Physically Fit


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ANY QUESTIONS?

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Criminal Justice Training Center 1 168th Basic Peace Officer Academy