Criminal Justice Training Center 1 174th Basic Peace Officer Academy

Criminal Justice Training CenterCriminal Justice Training Center

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174th Basic Peace Officer Academy


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DIRECTOR: Randy Petersen

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



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


• Introductions– Tell us about you:

• Your name• Where you are from• 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.


• 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• 0730 -1630• 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 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 Mathews


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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 a clear bottle.


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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 (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

• Blue Guns should be treated as real guns!


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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)

» 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


Lunch time• Do NOT accept free or discounted meals• Do NOT wear departmental jackets• Do NOT wear gun belts• Be PROFESSIONAL – the public is

watching – and listening.


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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--- not allowed in public


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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)


• Professionalism– Designated Uniforms• Defensive Tactics Uniform– LIGHT heather grey sweat pants–White crewneck plain T-shirt (tucked) or

class shirt (optional)– DT socks– Shower shoes


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• Uniforms

• 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

* Nick Fowler Award (Favorite Instructor)


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Criminal Justice Training Center 1 174th Basic Peace Officer Academy