Ask A Recruiter - Question #2

Posted by SacPD Recruiter on August 30th, 2007 — in Answers From A Recruiter

Posted by jay.barrett Is there any tuition assistance offered for an officer to obtain a bachelors degree? Also, are there any preferred online universities that Sac PD recommends for their officers continuing education? Thank you.

Dear jay.barrett,There is tuition reimbursement for police personnel, however, it does not apply to sworn police officers wanting to obtain a […]

SacPD Dispatcher Academy 2 at Week 4

Posted by Blog Moderator on August 29th, 2007 — in SacPD Dispatcher Academy

Here we are week four! POST is going smoothly.  The large class size keeps things lively and we all are learning things about our jobs.  Some folks already have been dispatching with other agencies, some are brand new.  The classes, elder abuse, radio technology and workplace communications have all yielded some helpful hints to […]

SacPD Academy 2 - The Recruits Graduate!

Posted by Blog Moderator on August 27th, 2007 — in SacPD Academy

After 24 weeks of hard work and dedication, Sacramento Police Academy Class 2007 BR-1 graduated on August 16, 2007.  This class included 33 graduates from SacPD and three outside agencies. 
Two of our recruit bloggers from SacPD, Rana Mann and Michael Littles, will go on to complete their police officer training including three weeks of department orientation, training in handling traffic accidents, and in […]

Ask Officer Michelle - Question #83

Posted by Officer Michelle on August 24th, 2007 — in Answers From Officer Michelle

Posted by doneal
The first thing I want to say, is that this site is certainly not user friendly. There is a big difference between a comment and a question. I will submit my questions here and hope they get to the right location.
I would like to know if the City Police mounts wear special […]

Ask Officer Michelle - Question #82

Posted by Officer Michelle on August 23rd, 2007 — in Answers From Officer Michelle

Posted by Betty
Dear Officer Michelle,
I would like to know where I can get ingormation on the new laws for Ca. Such as when will the law for the use of hands free Cel Phones in vehicles going to become law?
As well as other issues. I am now a Legislative Chairperson for a club and I`m […]

Ask Officer Michelle - Question #81

Posted by Officer Michelle on August 22nd, 2007 — in Answers From Officer Michelle

Posted by jmaan
Hello Officer Michelle: I had a few questions and I was hoping you can point me in the right direction with how to get the information. First, I live across the street from a neighborhood park (which many families use) and I noticed the drivers around the park drive their vehicles at excessive […]

SacPD Dispatcher Academy 2 - Introducing Kelly Casillas

Posted by Blog Moderator on August 22nd, 2007 — in SacPD Dispatcher Academy

This is the first of several installments to be written by two of SacPD’s Dispatcher Recruits who are currently going through the Department’s challenging 10-week Dispatcher Academy.  They began the Academy on August 6 and will graduate October 12.
Howdy folks!  My name is Kelly Casillas and I am a Dispatcher Recruit for the Fall  2007 […]

SacPD Dispatcher Academy 2 - Introducing Bradley Hughes

Posted by Blog Moderator on August 22nd, 2007 — in SacPD Dispatcher Academy

This is the first of several installments to be written by two of SacPD’s Dispatcher Recruits who are currently going through the Department’s challenging 10-week Dispatcher Academy.  They began the Academy on August 6 and will graduate October 12.
Hello, my name is Bradley and I am one of the seven Dispatcher Recruits selected for the fall, 2007 […]

Ask Officer Michelle - Question #80

Posted by Officer Michelle on August 21st, 2007 — in Answers From Officer Michelle

Author : nickds7Hi, Recently my girlfriends ex boyfriend has been harrassing her and me. A couple weeks ago he showed up infront of my work apparently wanting to fight me. Thankfully as soon as I walked out the door he took off.
He kind of cooled off for a couple weeks and now he is […]

Ask A Recruiter - Question #1

Posted by SacPD Recruiter on August 20th, 2007 — in Answers From A Recruiter

Posted by bjm99cI am very interested in becoming a police officer and have done considerable research regarding a career in law enforcement.  I still have a few specific questions to ask, mostly those pertaining to work environment and career advancement.
After the initial 6-month academy how long is the required field training?  At some […]


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