Take a Virtual Tour of the Basic Academy
at the Contra Costa County Sheriff's
Law Enforcement Training Center
Academy recruits march in formation Office of the Sheriff - Law Enforcement Training Center in Pittsburg, CA Uniform patch for Academy recruits Academy Recruits during physical training Push-ups are not uncommon at the Academy Recruits build upper-body strength by doing pull-ups, and more pull-ups and... An Academy Instructor discusses chemical agents Academy Recruits train with chemical agents Chemical agent training at the range Chemical agent training at the range Defensive Tactics Training Recruits participate in regular inspections at the Academy Scenario training is one of the more popular modules at the Academy Felony car-stop training scenario Recruits learn how to clear a building Night-time scenarios are common at the Academy A Recruit uses a patrol car as a shield Classroom instruction plays a large role in Academy life Instructors cover topics ranging from search and siezure to community oriented policing The Academy has seen a steady growth in women and minority recruits Testing and written work take up a good portion of a recruits time The 148th Graduating Class of the Contra Costa Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center
Academy recruits march in formation
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