Napa Valley Criminal Justice Training Center

Academy Orientation Course

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Introduction

The Basic Police Academy is a rigorous program both academically and physically.  The Academy Orientation Course is designed to give students an edge by providing an insight to the program and the requirements for being successful in the basic police academy program.  This course includes:

  • An Introduction To Becoming A Peace Officer
  • Basic Police Academy Program Overview
  • Basic Police Academy Rules and Regulations
  • Training Center Orientation and Uniform Preparation
  • Academic and Physical Skills Assessment
  • Writing Skills Assessment
  • How to Write a Self-Evaluation
  • How to Write a Daily Journal
  • Peace Officer Background Investigation Overview
  • Law Enforcement Ethical Decision Making
  • Financial Readiness Self Assessment

This is an online course self-paced and can be completed over a 5-week period.  There are eleven different learning modules, one of which requires students to attend a workshop at police academy on campus.  The other learning modules require students to read various academy related publications, review websites, and submit written assignments intended to help students assess their own readiness.  Students earn 1 unit of college credit for successfully completing this course.  The cost of this course is $27.00 including all college registration fees.

Who Can Attend

This course is open to anyone eligible to enroll in a college course including high school students.  It is ideal for everyone considering a career in law enforcement.  The academy staff highly recommends this course for ALL students who plan to attend the basic police academy including those who will be sponsored by a law enforcement agency.  The key to being successful in the basic police academy is preparation before the first day.

How To Register

Students can register for this course online without having to come to the college. Students who are not currently enrolled at Napa Valley College or who have not taken classes at the college in the last three years must complete an admissions application.  Once the admissions application is complete, students can register for the next academy orientation course through WebAdvisor. Students may also register for this class in person at the College Office of Admissions and Records. Look for CJT85 in the course schedule.

Once your registration has been processed, you will receive within 24 hours access to Blackboard, the course software. To log in to your class, go to http://www.napavalley.edu/online-ed. This page will explain how to determine your username and password as well as provide a link to access Blackboard.

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