Posted by JHughes Today I encountered someone screaming profanities and banging with his fists on the side of a bus shelter, clearly fighting his personal demons but not directly threatening anyone nearby. The man was pounding on the glass of the shelter with enough force to shake the structure. It was possible he could break [...]
Posted by nancy, I live on Hurley Way between Bell St and Fulton Ave. Last night(9/26/07), I heard several sirens and the helicopter near the area. What happened last night? As a resident, I’m concerned about my safety. The reason for requesting information is because I live on or near the the complex where the [...]
Week 7Wow! Who couldn’t love this job?!? I am almost complete with my first week of hands on training and I love it. My trainer is great and really helps me understand the concepts of each call. I was really nervous and concerned coming into hands on training but now that I have experienced it, I have [...]
Posted by bfwaitsI was wondering what the recommended physical abilities are prior to the academy. Such as running distance in how much time, push-ups, sit-ups, etc. Dear bfwaits, You have asked a very good question for anyone wanting to be physically prepared for the physical rigors of the Sacramento Police academy.As far as the physical [...]
Posted by chris225usI recently applied for a position as a police recruit, about how long does the entire hiring process take? Dear chris225us,We often get this question from applicants who are anxious to know if they are going to make it into the academy. Our hiring and background process is very thorough because we want to be [...]
Posted by vettephanI was wondering what happens when a recruit passes the academy but fails his FTO probationary period? Would he be able to work at SacPD ever again? If so, what steps must be completed before he can rejoin? Thank you for your question! Once a recruit graduates from the academy, they enter a [...]
Posted by Jgonzolaz,How do you deal with mental people. Can someone who is mentally incapable of knowing right from wrong, or is altered by medications still commit a crime? Do you still arrest them? Dear Jgonzolaz,If it appears a crime has been committed by someone who is mentally ill, the police can make an arrest, but it is [...]
Posted by little4409Is there any information on the murder of Kimberly Romano in Del Paso Heights in 1995 or 1996? It could also be 1997. We are aware of this case, #91-91003. If you have or are seeking information about it, please call Detective Pete Willover, Cold Case Unit, at (916) 433-0556. Thank you,Officer Michelle
Posted by rebossioI am deployed to Iraq and am finishing my associates degree while I am deployed, so I will meet the 60-credit requirement. However, is there a way to complete the application process while I am here in Iraq? I would like to begin the background process and have taken the written exam before. [...]
Well, here it is…we all passed the 2nd major exam, awesome! And we are now about to enter the HOT (Hands On Training)- first week. I am pretty excited as are the others. It should be pretty wild as we will be taking live calls. I myself am absolutely ready to do the job. Finally [...]
