Four Deputies Graduate from One of the First Regional Police Academies in State

Posted Tuesday, September 20, 2005

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Four Forsyth County Sheriff's Deputies graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course this past Friday, September 16, Sheriff Ted Paxton announced on Monday.

Deputies Joshua Rogers and Thomas Pitts graduated from the 200th class at the Northeast Georgia Police Academy in ceremonies held this past Friday evening, September 16.

Earlier Friday, Deputies Chris Clements and Kevin O’Brien graduated from the 218th class at the North Central Police Academy in ceremonies held in Marietta, GA.

The Basic Law Enforcement Training Course consists of 400 hours of classroom and practical training as required by the Georgia Peace officers Standards and Training Council. Each new law enforcement officer in Georgia must complete this course prior to becoming a Certified Peace Officer.

The course provides instruction in the areas of Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Community Relations, Modern Police Procedures, Firearms, Emergency Vehicle Operations and First Aid Training.

The Northeast Georgia Police Academy was one of the first regional police academies in the state and held its first Mandate training class in 1971. The Academy serves 24 counties in the Northeast Georgia area.

Following graduation, the deputies have been assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division where they will undergo an intensive 12-week Field Training Program. Once that training is successfully completed, the new deputies will be prepared to assume regular patrol duties.

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