Does anyone know what the "pre-academy" is all about?

[Bakonewbie]

I have been told that my academy start date is 2/2/09 but that there will be a pre-academy that begins 2 weeks prior. (1/20) I am wondering what the pre-academy is all about?
Does anyone know anything about it? The academy I am going into is Kern County Sheriff. I don't know if pre-academies are standard for all depts or what?

[Fuzz]

When I was hired my department had me come for two shifts prior to the academy to fill out paperwork (insurance, benefits,etc), get lockers, get equipment, get to know the building,etc. Maybe that is what their pre academy two weeks is for.

[SgtCHP]

This is old information but may answer your question:

Pre-Police Academy class held at Bakersfield College
For Immediate Release Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Pre-Police Academy Class through Bakersfield College

The Bakersfield Police Department in conjunction with Bakersfield College will be presenting a Pre Academy Law Enforcement Class ADMJ B-71, 3 Semester
Units. The class will meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m. The class begins August 26th.

The class, taught by officers of the Bakersfield Police Department, is designed to prepare a prospective candidate for a law enforcement career. The class consists of instruction on Leadership, Ethics, Crimes against Persons, Property Crimes, Report Writing, and Physical Training. The class is designed to help the student prepare for the rigors of a Police Academy and pass either POST Law Enforcement Entry Level Test Battery or Entry Level Testing.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Bakersfield Police
Department Training Section at 661-326-3962.


http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32219

[sgttom]

in addition to Sgtchp's post, the pre-academy will tell you what will be expected of you - the candidate, uniforms and uniform standards, tour of facility, parking, how to address instructors, muster, inspections, instructional materials, etc.

the things each candidate needs to know and be ready for....


good luck

[Bakonewbie]

How much PT is there? I am trying to determine how much time I have and if I'll be working out during those 2 weeks. (working out there VS the gym with my trainer)
I will be going in on 1/17 to fill out all the paperwork, etc. So I know that won't be part of it. I am supposed to call them this Friday to find out about uniforms. (not sure what the details of that will be)

I don't think this is the same as the class at Bakersfield College. That class is a lot more broad. We are all already in the academy so test prep, etc won't help.

[kcdep]

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[Nesnat]

Good luck in the Academy. Keep me up-to-date on your progress and how things are going for you...