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COS Law Enforcement Academy and Regional Training Center

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The Law Enforcement Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

The Regional Training Center offers a wide variety of law enforcement training courses, including Perishable Skills, Basic Courses, and Advanced Officer Training for both P.O.S.T. and S.T.C. Agencies.

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Basic Law Enforcement Academy Information

California Peace Officer Selection Standards

According to California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031, every Peace Officer must be:

Free of any felony convictions
A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (CHP officers must be US citizens at time of appointment)
At least 18 years of age
Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record
Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation
A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution
Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.

College of the Siskiyous currently offers an Intensive Modular Law Enforcement Academy which consists of the following classes:

Law Enforcement Academy Classes
Course	Hours
ADJ 2014 – Regular Basic Course Module III	177
ADJ 2516 – Regular Basic Course Module II	208
ADJ 2517 – Regular Basic Course Module I	548

Cadets must complete the Law Enforcement Academy Modules in the following order – III, II, and I. Completing all three modules fulfills the minimum training requirements for employment in the State of California as a fulltime Peace Officer.

Admission Requirements

Each academy class is limited to forty cadets and applications will be accepted in order of their receipt. Applicants must:

Minimum age to enter the Academy is 18
Complete the College of the Siskiyous application process
Obtain written clearance to possess firearms from the Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprinting. Students must obtain DOJ Clearance prior to the first day of the academy.
Be free of any felony convictions or legal mandates that restrict or prohibit employment as a law enforcement officer or possession of a firearm.
Possess a valid driver's license
All students must complete a medical clearance

PELLETB

The first step to Academy entrance is successful completion of the PELLETB (POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery). The PELLETB is a multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank written examination designed to measure reading and writing ability.

Test results are good for one year. You may take the test as many times as needed to obtain a passing score.

To schedule an appointment, please email the Law Enforcement Academy: policeacademy@siskiyous.edu

To see a practice exam, please visit: https://post.ca.gov/portals/0/post_docs/publications/poWrittenPracticeTest.pdf

Physical Aptitude

In addition to the PELLETB, you will be required to perform the following:

A 1.5 mile run in less than 20 minutes
A minimum of 20 push-ups in 2 minutes
A minimum of 30 sit-ups in 2 minutes

Academy Dates

Class 14 - January 2025

Course	Start Date	End Date
ADJ 2014 – Regular Basic Course Module III	1/2	2/7
ADJ 2516 – Regular Basic Course Module II	2/10	3/21
ADJ 2517 – Regular Basic Course Module I	3/24	6/20

Class 15 - July 2025

Course	Start Date	End Date
ADJ 2014 – Regular Basic Course Module III
ADJ 2516 – Regular Basic Course Module II
ADJ 2517 – Regular Basic Course Module I

Additional Resources

Law Enforcement Academy Room and Board Rates

Off-Campus Housing Resources

Financial Aid

Veterans Services

PELLETB and Physical Assessment

We offer the PELLETB test once every 5 weeks on Saturdays at 9:00 am, immediately followed by the Physical Assessment and we are usually finished by 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm. To find a test date that works for you, please contact Academy Staff by email at policeacademy@siskiyous.edu or by phone at (530) 938-5990.

Costs (Approximate)

Item	Module 3 Cost	Module 2 Cost	Module 1 Cost
Total Cost	$1,436	$769	$1,184
Registration (enrollment fee) 43 semester units ($46/unit) CALIFORNIA RESIDENT	$414 (9 units)	$552 (12 units)	$1,012 (22 units)
Health Fee	$20*	$20*	$20*
Misc. Student Fees	$12*	$12*	$12*
On-Campus Parking	Free	Free	Free
POST Student Workbooks POST Student Workbooks can be viewed and downloaded at the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training website. Cadets can use their own laptop or tablet or they can use the academy laptop they will be assigned.	Free	Free	Free
Vehicle and Penal Codes Vehicle and Penal Code books are available for use in the classroom.	Free	Free	Free
Uniforms	$500 (Approximately)	N/A	N/A
Physical Training Clothing Physical Training Clothing will be purchased online through a link to Sportsman’s Den, which is provided in the Uniforms Specifications.	$230 (Approximately)	N/A	N/A
Firearm Firearms are provided for use during the academy and are property of the academy. Cadets are not required to purchase their own.	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ammunition Material Fee Includes all handgun ammunition only, Does not include shotgun ammunition	$140	$185	$140
CPR Certification Includes books and certificates	$120	N/A	N/A
Additional Expenses There are approximately 25 days of off-site training throughout the academy creating additional fuel and meal cost for cadets. There are roughly 900 miles of travel to and from off-site training locations for Range and EVOC.	Varies based on current fuel prices	Varies based on current fuel prices	Varies based on current fuel prices

*The Academy runs through the course of two terms. The Health Fee and Misc. Student fees occur twice, as fees are charged per term.

Law Enforcement Academy Contact Information

Law Enforcement Academy Director

Louis Mero
Email: lmero@siskiyous.edu
Phone: (530) 938-5599

Law Enforcement Academy Coordinator

Sgt. Hoyt Bradley
Email: hbradley@siskiyous.edu
Phone: (530) 938-5970

Program Coordinator, CTE (ADJ)

Madolyn Jackson
Email: mjackson17@siskiyous.edu
Phone: (530) 938-5990