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The Santa Rosa Junior College  (SRJC) Basic Police Academy (BPA) is accredited by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). The curriculum for our Basic Police Academy is constructed and provided by POST.  POST conducts a Basic Course Certification Review (BCCR) every four years.  Our BPA was last reviewed on March 25-27, 2019. Relevant documents are attached

Program Overview

Basic Police Academy - Intensive:

The Intensive 20-week academy meets from 7 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday, as well as some evenings and weekends. We offer this course three times a year, beginning in January, April, and July.

The Academy teaches criminal law, laws of search and seizure, laws of evidence, traffic laws, investigative techniques, patrol procedures, firearms, driver training, defensive tactics, first aid, CPR, and more.

The Academy is certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Completing this course will make you eligible for employment as a police officer or deputy sheriff anywhere in California.

Qualifications and Information: The class will be held at our facility at the Public Safety Training Center in Windsor. You should make all your travel, transportation, and accommodation arrangements with this in mind when you consider enrolling in this Basic Law Enforcement Class.

Students wishing to attend the Academy:

  • Must attend orientation. This orientation will explain the selection process and provide an overview of the course.
  • Must present photo I.D. at the time of testing.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license during the class.
  • Must pass the P.O.S.T. Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET B) with a score of T42 or higher. (Required by most California law enforcement agencies)
  • Must be eligible to register as a student at Santa Rosa Junior College without a waiver of College regulations.
  • Must pass a California Department of Justice criminal records check (non-refundable cost $46). Non-residents must also pass an FBI criminal records check. (An additional non-refundable fee of $26)
  • Must pass a medical examination.
  • Must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. certificate.
  • Must purchase or possess all Academy uniforms and equipment (approximate cost $2000- *not included in material cost).
  • Financial Aid and Veterans benefits are available to qualified students.
  • For information, call the Financial Aid Office (707) 527-4471 and V. A. Office (707) 527-4326

Basic Police Academy essential dates:

  • 216th Intensive Academy
    • January 6- May 23, 2025
    • 45-seat capacity
    • Testing and Mandatory Orientation: October 5th, 2024 at 8 am
  • 217th Intensive Academy
    • April 7 - August 22, 2025
    • 30-seat capacity
    • Testing and Mandatory Orientation: January 11th, 2025 at 8 am
  • 218th Intensive Academy 
    • July 21- December 5, 2025
    • 45-seat capacity
    • Testing and Mandatory Orientation: May 3rd, 2025 at 8 am

To reserve a seat for the mandatory orientation and take the PELLETB exam contact Donna Prak at dprak@santarosa.edu 

Preparation Guide for the PELLETB Exam

Cost and Tuition:

  • California residents pay $4,926
  • Out-of-state residents pay $13,662
  • Self-sponsors must purchase all academy uniforms and equipment. Approximately $2,500
  • Agency-sponsored recruits pay $1,500 less because CA POST reimburses SRJC this amount to partially cover costs associated with mandated Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Driver Training

For more information, please contact:

Steve Potter: BPA Director

707-836-2914

spotter@santarosa.edu

or 

Donna Prak: Administrative Assistant

707-836-2905

dprak@santarosa.edu