NORMAL TRAINING WEEK

A normal week may consist of lectures, lab work, firearms, physical training, and practical scenario training.  Regular classes are Monday to Friday, but you will be required to participate in training activities before and after class hours, as well as on some weekends.

CADET CODE OF CONDUCT

Cadets are required to maintain their conduct with the professional standards expected of peace officers. Cadet conduct procedures are outlined in the Core Programs Cadet Code of Conduct/Policy and Procedures manual and will be enforced.  Violation of the Cadet Code of Conduct/Policy and Procedures will result in dismissal from the program. 

INSPECTIONS

Periodic room and uniform inspections will be held throughout training. Prior to the first inspection, cadets will be shown how to properly make up their room. 

DUTY CONSTABLE

You will be scheduled from time to time as a Duty Shift Cadet at the Atlantic Police Academy. Some shifts will be scheduled over weekends. These duties are considered part of the training process to get you acquainted with shift work and the practical application of station duties, and to ensure the safety and good conduct of your fellow cadets in the Atlantic Police Academy residence. 

COURSE STANDARD

Successful completion of all aspects of training requires a passing grade of 75% on all academic subjects.

PROOF OF HEALTH CARE COVERAGE

Out-of-province cadets are reminded to bring proof of health care coverage (Medicare card) from their home province.

PRE-RECRUIT FITNESS MANUAL

Please Review the pre-recruit Fitness Manual which will better prepare cadets for the physical training and control tactics portions of the training at the Atlantic Police Academy. You are asked to review this manual and start training well in advance of your arrival.

Program Dress code

Professionalism and proper dress and deportment is instilled in cadets while in training.  Upon arrival at the Atlantic Police Academy, cadets are to report in the following attire which will be worn daily until dress uniforms are issued: 

• polishable black boots (military or police style)
• 2-3 pairs of black dress pants
• 2-3 plain white dress shirts collared for a tie 
• black belt
• black tie (clip-on)
• black socks

• sneakers (non-marking)
• materials to shine boots (black polish)
• 1 mouth guard
• 4 plain black T-shirts (screen printed 2-inch capital white letters of your last name on the front of each shirt)
• Laptop or tablet (preferably)
• 1 set of inexpensive earbuds (Dollar store or similar quality). Noise cancelling, over the ear covering, or blue tooth earbuds not acceptable.

HAIR AND APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS