Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy (2024)

New Requirements for Equivalency Academies

Notice to Stakeholders- Changes to Equivalency Academy Process

Notice to Stakeholders- Changes to Equivalency Academy

As specified in WAC 139-05-210, a Law Enforcement agency hiring a lateral entry officer is required to complete the equivalency certification process . This includes the successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy [BLEEA]. In compliance with the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act and education about current laws and patrol tactics, the BLEEA provides instruction on the Washington Model of Policing.

In preparing for the academy, BLEEA participants will be required to complete pre-work prior to arrival to the academy session. The materials will be available electronically when the student registration process is completed by your agency. The pre-course materials include:

  • Mandatory reading material such as Criminal Procedures and related Case Law materials necessary for extensive in-class discussion.
  • Optional reading material to reinforce the classroom learning process.

Class Topics:

(*BLEEA classes that satisfy several post-academy in-service training requirements)

  1. *Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE)
  2. *Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
  3. *Patrol Tactics In-Service (PTI-S)
  4. Criminal Procedures
  5. Criminal Law
  6. Use of Force (HB1310 legal update)
  7. *History of Race and Policing
  8. Peace Officer Certification/Revocation
  9. The Philosophical Warrior

Upon successful completion of the academy, the Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency certificate places the recipient in the same stead as if he/she had successfully completed the regular academy program.

NOTICE

Available Sessions are located in the ACADIS List of Available Training. To see classes, and for registration, please follow this link – Available Training.

Once on this training page, locate the “FILTERS” button at the top right hand side of the page.

In the “Keyword” Field type – 0080 and then hit the APPLY button.

All available Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy Sessions will be displayed. For More information on each session, click the individual session.

Contact your agency ACADIS training manager to register.

Cost: The BLEEA is free for mandated agencies. View our full cost share sheet for mandated and non mandated agencies here.

Contact:

Haley Johns (Registrar)

call Phone: (206) 255-0043

mail Email: basictraining@cjtc.wa.gov

Location:

WSCJTC
United States

See Training Sessions

WHO CAN ATTEND OUR CLASSES?

This academy is open to previously certified law enforcement officers that meet the requirements of WAC 139-05-210.

DRESS CODE

Attendees are expected to attend in their agency’s regular-issue patrol/duty uniform (including duty belt and weapon), and/or a training uniform (5.11 Tactical Pants & Department Patch Polo).

REGULATION

Upon hire, officers of mandated agencies who qualify for equivalency must attend the first available session following their date of hire per WAC 139-05-210.

  • Mandated agencies consist of: City, County, State Universities, Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, and Railroad
  • Non mandated agencies include: Tribal Police, Gambling Commission, Liquor & Cannabis Board, WA State Parks & Recreation, Arson Investigators, DNR and Reserves.

Typically, the BLEEA is attended by:

  • Fully commissioned peace officers who have attained commissioned law enforcement status by completing a basic training program in this or another state
  • Persons whose peace officer certification has lapsed because of a break in service for more than twenty-four months but less than sixty months.
  • To read the full list of who qualifies for equivalency, see WAC 139-05-210.

SCHEDULE

BLEEA classes are typically held 0700 to 1730 Monday through Thursday.

The number of BLEEA classes held per year will vary each year depending on legislative decisions and funding. The schedules below outline all classes approved for the specified fiscal year.

Please note: These schedules are subject to change without notice. Training Officers must read selection notices carefully to ensure they have the correct dates.

CANCELLATION

Agency's wishing to cancel an applicant must notify the registrar via phone or email.

REQUIRED FORMS

IMPORTANT: The Basic Training Division has moved to online registration through the WSCJTC Acadis Portal by agency authorized personnel. For technical questions regarding the WSCJTC Acadis Portal please email lms@cjtc.wa.gov. For registration questions please email basictraining@cjtc.wa.gov.

To register an applicant for the Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy, the following prerequisites must be included:

  • CJ-1251 Statement of Fitness- Including Physician Signature
  • CJ- 1253 Student Liability Release
  • CJ- 1262 Firearms Proficiency Test
  • Copy of Curriculum or syllabus from previous BLEA training program
  • Copy of Certificate from previous basic training program
  • Letter of Certification
  • Name and Graduation Date of Previous Basic Training Program
  • Most Recent Law Enforcement Employer Information
  • Comparable EVOC Completion

All forms are available for download below.

Effective May 1st, 2021:

Submitting an incomplete registration request through the Acadis Portal is allowed. However, the request will not be processed until it is completed- it will remain in the queue (Application List) until all prerequisites are attached. Doing this only guarantees a spot in the queue, incomplete requests will not secure a spot in any specific class. Complete registrations are processed into open seats daily on a first-come/first-served basis. Therefore, it is best to submit only complete registration requests, confirming all aspects of the prerequisites are completed, to secure a seat in a class.

Once a request has been submitted through the Acadis Portal, complete or incomplete, only CJTC may make changes to it. Therefore, any prerequisites needing to be attached must be submitted to basictraining@cjtc.wa.gov.

DOCUMENTS

  • Form CJ-1251 Statement of Fitness
  • Form CJ-1253 Student Liability Release
  • Form CJ-1262 Firearms Proficiency Test

Training Sessions

SessionSession TitleSelection DateDates & HoursLocationStatusDownloads
124BLEEA7/15/20248/5/2024 - 8/15/2024WSCJTC
19010 1st Avenue South
Burien, WA 98148
ClosedBLEEA 124 Schedule
125BLEEA9/16/202410/7/2024 - 10/17/2024

WSCJTC
19010 1st Avenue South
Burien, WA 98148

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Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy (2024)

FAQs

What makes the police academy hard? ›

Academy students are subject to various written, skill, exercise, and scenario-based tests. Students must also participate in a rigorous physical conditioning program which culminates in a Work Sample Test Battery (physical ability test) at the end of the academy.

How hard is Florida Law Enforcement Academy? ›

The Florida Police Academy can be challenging, but the level of difficulty can vary depending on an individual's physical fitness, discipline, and academic abilities. The academy requires a significant commitment and involves both classroom and practical training.

What is NYS Basic Police Academy certification? ›

The Police Basic Training Certificate Program is designed to equip students with the knowledge of criminal law, physical fitness, emergency vehicle operation, first aid, and a number of other relevant subjects. This program requires 24 credit hours prior to enrollment. This 24-hour requirement is waived for veterans.

How many people fail the police academy? ›

During the study period, data were available for 724 recruits from 15 participating police academies. The overall graduation rate was 91%, with 63 recruits not graduating.

Why do people get rejected from police academy? ›

Addictive behavior that could reflect poorly on the Police Department or illustrate bad judgment on the part of the applicant. For example: drugs, alcohol, sex, pornography, gambling. Legal inability to own or possess a firearm, (for police officer candidates). Illegal drugs.

Do you get paid during police academy in Florida? ›

How long is the police academy in Florida? 6. Will I have to pay for the police academy? No, if you are hired as a police officer the City will pay for your academy and you will also receive the full police officer salary of $49,732/year during the academy training.

What is the oldest age to become a police officer? ›

Some police departments have no maximum age limit, while others may cap the age at 45 or older. There are exceptions to maximum age limits, especially for candidates with prior law enforcement or military experience.

What is no cop academy? ›

No Cop Academy: The Documentary. From 2017-2019, Chicago Black youth and other youth of color powerfully organized and led an effort against the construction of a $95 million dollar cop academy, and demanded the city of Chicago fund youth and communities instead.

How long is the NYPD Police Academy? ›

Police Officers are assigned to the Police Academy for six months. Training topics include: Law.

What is the main difference between police field training and Police Academy training? ›

the police academy is a controlled environment where police recruits learn the basics of policing from instructors in classrooms. in contrast, field training takes place in the "real world": the recruit goes on patrol with an experienced police officer.

What is the hardest part of becoming a police officer? ›

The hardest part about being a police officer is the shift work. It can make sleeping difficult, and cause you to miss personal family events. You will also experience things that most people will never. You have to shoulder the shortcomings of society and deal with people who are having the worst day of their lives.

What makes being a police officer difficult? ›

Law enforcement officers face many different dangerous and stressful situations in the line of duty. Some, such as gun violence, are obvious; others dangers (e.g., fatigue) are hidden, but common, and can greatly hinder officer performance.

Is police Academy math hard? ›

Is the Police Math Test Hard? The math portion of the police exam can be difficult if you come unprepared. As you may remember from high school, just memorizing the answers is not enough, you must also understand the methodology. And that's where most applicants find it hard.

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