Principles, procedures, and techniques of law enforcement; criminal law, patrol and investigative procedures, report writing, use of force tactics, weapons use, community relations, vehicle operations, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, first aid, CPR, academic and physical skills training and assessment required by the State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to meet the minimum standards for employment as a peace officer in California (1280 in-class hours).
PREREQ: California P.O.S.T. (Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training) reading and writing exam or employment by a P.O.S.T. approved agency; Department of Justice clearance; Medical verification: clearance from a licensed physician to participate in intensive physical activity commensurate with a police academy. Recommended Preparation, PE 29A and BOSS 5500 and (Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188)