Glendale Community
College
Rules
and Regulations
1.0 Qualifications
2.0 General Rules
3.0 Attendance
4.0 Discipline
5.0 Personal Behavior
6.0 Classroom Behavior
7.0 Personal Grooming
8.0 Uniform Attire
9.0 Notebook Requirements
10.0 Physical Requirements
11.0 Proficiency Skills
12.0 Equipment Requirements
13.0 Written Exam Procedures
14.0 Grade
15.0 Graduating With Distinction
16.0 Policies For GCC Sponsored Cadets
17.0 Academy Director Discretion
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.0 QUALIFICATIONS
1.1 Cadets must be appointed by a bona fide
state, county or local law enforcement agency, or sponsored by the
1.2 In the event that appointment is terminated
by either the agency or the cadet, the cadet will be put on suspension by the
Academy until the reason for the termination can be investigated.
.1 If the cadet terminates the appointment and is immediately
appointed by another agency, the Class Advisor will investigate the reason for
the action and finding no indication of unsuitability will request the cadet be
reinstated by the Academy Director.
.2 If the agency terminates the appointment, the cadet will not be
eligible for reinstatement until the next college semester.
3. If terminated, all refunds will be according to the
1.3 Cadets must report any change in
appointment status to the Class Advisor as soon as practical. Failure to do so will result in severe
action, possibly including the cadet being dropped from the program.
1.4 Cadets must meet all AzPOST physical and
mental standards. Any condition that
prevents a cadet from full continuous participation in any phase of the
training will be grounds for dismissal.
1.5
Cadets are
responsible for submitting to the Academy AzPOST form AA (Training
Application), properly completed and signed by their agency representative.
1.6
Reimbursement. Cadets will receive reimbursement upon
termination only in accordance to the
2.0 GENERAL
RULES
2.1 Cadets that are dropped from the Academy
for any reason must return all materials issued to them. Failure to do so will result in theft charges
being brought against them.
2.2 All exams must be passed with no less than
70% of the questions answered correctly.
If a cadet fails an exam, the failing score will be recorded for grade
and statistical purposes. The cadet will
then contact the Class Advisor and advise of the failure. The Class Advisor will remediate the cadet
and administer the make-up exam. The
second test will be kept for AzPOST certification. If the cadet fails the make-up exam, they
shall be dismissed from the Academy per AzPOST rule R13-4-116D5c. If terminated, refunds will be according to
the
2.3 If a cadet fails an exam, the re-take shall
not be given the same day without permission from the Academy Director.
2.4 If a cadet takes the re-take exam without
formal remediation, it will be evidence that he/she requested the exam and
refused the opportunity for remediation.
2.5 The failing of two exams will be cause for
the Academy Director to evaluate the cadet and determine if continued
attendance would be beneficial. After
discussing the situation with the cadet, the cadet may be dismissed at the
Director's discretion. If terminated,
refunds will be according to the
2.6 Complaints regarding instructors,
procedures, other cadets or any other Academy matter must first be brought to
the attention of the Class Advisor IN
WRITING. (Verbal complaints will not
be considered for follow-up.) If no
satisfaction is obtained, then the cadet may take the matter to the following
authorities in the listed order:
.1
Academy Director
.2
GCC Grievance Procedure as described in the GCC Student Handbook
2.7 If
a majority of the Class feels they have a grievance which should be addressed,
this is brought directly to the Academy director by the Class Monitor. This may include complaints regarding rules,
regulations, procedures or staff. These
items will be resolved at the discretion of the Director.
2.8 The Academy Director has final
responsibility for managing the Academy and as such, maintains an open door
policy regarding any complaints and or suggestions. The Director is to be contacted first
regarding an instructor’s failure to appear for class, serious injuries to a
cadet or other person affiliated with the Academy.
2.9 All cadets are required to have available
to them the following materials for all class sessions: (Items 1 through 4 will be issued.)
.1
Criminal Code book - Title 13.
.2
Traffic Code book - Title 28.
.3
Liquor Code book - Title 4.
.4
Traffic Template (Second semester).
.5
Black ink pen.
.6
#2 Pencil.
.7
White eraser.
.8
Dictionary.
2.10 Written exams will be taken with a #2 pencil
unless a non-electronic answer slip is used; when a black ink pen is required.
2.11 All written assignments will be done in black
ink, on 8½" by 11" paper, unless specified differently by the
instructor. No “jagged edge” paper will
be accepted.
2.12 The failure to complete any assignments and
have them to the instructor within the required time limits will result in
demerits, in addition to the resulting lost credit for the assignment.
2.13 Instructor evaluations (Fall semester). Instructor evaluations must be completed and
submitted by the due date. Late
evaluations will not be accepted and cadets will have their final grade lowered
by ½ of 1% for every evaluation missed.
2.14 A cadet will not be allowed to participate in
any class if they have been consuming alcoholic beverages within 8 hours
previous to class. In addition,
attempting to participate in any hazardous activity, such as but not limited to
the firing range or driving track training, the cadet will be immediately
suspended and may be dismissed from the Academy.
2.15 Cadets must report any change in address,
phone numbers or employment to the Class Advisor as soon as practical.
2.16 At no time will a cadet point a functional
firearm at another person during the course of the Academy. Only non-functional props will be used in
role-playing situations calling for an armed presence.
2.17 Cadets will not wear weapons while on the GCC
campus except when required to appear for uniform inspection or if directed by
the Class Advisor or firearms instructor.
2.18 Cadets will not be deprived of reasonable
access to water during any portion of the Academy.
2.19 All Academy cadets should be aware that their
individual appointing agencies might have rules or requirements that supersede
the Glendale Community College Academy's requirements. These policies will be honored and monitored
by
2.20 First semester agency affiliated cadets that
fail to meet all AzPOST requirements and want to start the Academy again must
reimburse the AzPOST fund to pay for supplies used.
2.21 No
consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed on the school grounds.
2.22 Cadets
that do not meet all requirements for graduation may re-enter the Academy for a
second attempt with permission of the Academy Director and may be required to
complete physical or academic tests to prove their abilities. Cadets that fail to meet graduation
requirements on a second attempt will not be allowed to apply for re-entry for
a period of two years and only then upon approval by the Director.
2.23 In
addition to Glendale Community College Law Enforcement Training Academy Rules, Cadets
are required to adhere to the GCC rules and regulations as listed in the
Student Handbook.
2.24 Individual
assignments: The Academy urges and requires
teamwork. However, individual assignments,
such as self study workbooks and report writing, are to be done entirely by the
individual.
3.0 ATTENDANCE
3.1 Cadets are required to attend all regularly
scheduled classes and special sessions.
It is the cadet’s responsibility to sign the roster sheet for each
class. When all present have signed the
roster, it will be given to the instructor for verification. The roster is then given back to the class
monitor to be forwarded to the Class Advisor.
3.2 If a cadet is tardy or cannot participate
in all aspects of a class, they will complete an attendance memo. The memo will be given to the instructor to
be initialed and then to the class monitor to be forwarded to the Class
Advisor. The memos must be turned in on
the day of the class unless the instructor has assigned make up work for the
cadet.
3.3 Failure to participate in physical
conditioning is considered serious and may be reported to the appointing
agency. If a short-term condition will
not allow the cadet to participate, a doctor's note will be required. If the cadet is able to attend class, but
cannot participate, they must attend or it will be considered an unauthorized
absence.
3.4 If a cadet is injured during Academy
activities, they are to immediately report the injury to the Class Advisor who
will ensure a GCC Injury Report is completed.
The cadet will also report the injury to their agency for industrial
injury form completion.
3.5 Previously earned credits, training or
certificates will not exempt a cadet from full participation in any phase of
the training.
3.6 Any cadet missing 15 hours of classes in
any semester may be dismissed from the Academy, per GCC rules of
attendance. By AzPOST rules, a cadet may
not miss more than 16 hours of classes during the first semester. In addition, any cadet missing more than 32
hours of classes during the Academy will be dropped per AzPOST rules of
attendance.
3.7 Military reserves. Cadets who are involved with reserve units
which require monthly training that would not allow them to attend the Academy
one Sunday a month must evaluate their position since classes can not be missed
and still meet the requirements of the Glendale Community College and
AzPOST. Most of these units will allow
the cadet to attend Academy classes upon receipt of a letter from the Academy
Director stating the reasons for the cadet having to attend. If you require a letter, submit a memo to the
Academy Director as soon as possible with the name, rank and complete address
of the person to whom the letter is to be sent.
3.8 All missed class material must be made
up. The instructor will determine the
method of the make up. This may include
attending a special session with the instructor or by completing assigned
reading or a special project, such as a paper.
3.9 An attendance memo must be completed for
any missed classes. This memo must be
submitted to the instructor to verify that the required make up has been
completed.
3.10 Cadets missing a class are still required to complete the test material for that class,
regardless of the make up procedure required by the instructor.
3.11 Cadets must attend all sessions required for
the specific certification they wish to attain.
For Limited Authority Officer certification, cadets must not miss more
than 16 hours of classes and must take all AzPOST required classes, including the classes offered on Saturday
(Hazardous Materials, First Aid and Baton).
3.12 Cadets dropped from the GCC roles for
non-payment or debt must show proof of their reinstatement to the Academy
Director within five business days of being notified of being dropped. Failure to comply will be cause for dismissal
as GCC rules will not allow anyone to attend class that is not on the official
class roles.
4.0 DISCIPLINE
4.1 Disciplinary
action will be administered through the Chart of Sanctions and the Chart of
Demerits listed below. The charts are guidelines and may be deviated
from by the Academy Director if circumstances warrant. The accrual of more than 15 demerits will
result in a letter of concern being sent to the cadet's agency.
4.2 Chart
of Sanctions
|
Demerits |
Disciplinary Action |
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6 |
|
250 word essay |
|
9 |
|
500 word essay |
|
12 |
|
750 word essay and counseling with class advisor. |
|
15 |
|
1000 word essay or possible dismissal. (At the discretion of the
Academy Director) |
|
20 |
|
Dismissal |
|
|
|
|
The demerits will accrue based on a progressive
system.
Example:
A cadet accrues 6 demerits and completes a 250 word essay. Later, the cadet receives 3 demerits for a
violation. The cadet must now complete a
500 word essay based on the Chart of Sanctions.
4.3 Chart of Demerits
Demerits Action
|
1 |
|
Minor infractions or inappropriate activity. |
|
2 |
|
Failure to wear appropriate uniform. |
|
2 |
|
Failure to have 2 demerit slips with them at the beginning of an
Academy day. |
|
2 |
|
Failure to be prepared for class. (Including P.C.) |
|
3 |
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Tardy to class 10 minutes or longer. |
|
3 |
|
Inappropriate cadet demeanor (Fail to accord respect, talking in
class, etc.) |
|
3 |
|
Failure to produce assignments on time. |
|
3 |
|
Failure to keep notebook up to date. |
|
6 |
|
Unexcused absence from class. |
|
6 |
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Disrupting class (i.e. distracting noises, joking, etc.). |
|
6 |
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Unauthorized wearing of agency uniform or any part. |
|
12 |
|
Conduct unbecoming a cadet. |
|
12 |
|
Bringing firearm to class without authorization. |
|
15 |
|
Alcoholic beverage consumed within 8 hours of class. |
|
20 |
|
Pointing a functional firearm at another person. |
|
20 |
|
Insubordination |
|
20 |
|
Honors Violation. |
|
|
|
(Any “honors” violation will be grounds for dismissal from the
Academy. Lying to any Academy staff
member, cheating or other unethical behavior is included as an honors
violation.) |
4.4 All violations of a serious nature not listed, will require a
conference with the Academy Director and the Class Advisor, and may involve the
cadet's agency representative.
4.5 Other violations not listed will be dealt with on an individual
basis by the Director or the Advisor.
Many minor violations will be handled without the assignment of demerits
and will require hand written essays.
5.0 PERSONAL
BEHAVIOR
5.1 Honesty
is critical in the Academy. Cadets will
be conscious of any activity that may be deemed as an honors violation. For example: Lying, talking during an exam,
discussing anything about an exam once the cadet has taken it and it has
not been verified that all cadets have taken it, not reporting a cadet that is
asking questions about an exam, not reporting another cadet’s actions that
could be deemed an honors violation.
Scenario evaluations are exams and are covered by this rule.
5.2 Cadets
that are questioned regarding an investigation of any type, including possible
misconduct by an Academy cadet or staff member, are strictly forbidden to
discuss the matter with any other person.
Doing so would be considered an ‘Honors’ violation. Also, they are to immediately report any
person requesting information from them regarding their interview or possible
future interviews.
5.3 Cadet’s
coming into contact with a law enforcement officer in an official capacity
shall submit a memo to the Class Advisor as soon as practical. This includes such things as being stopped
for a traffic violation or reporting an incident. (Electronic mail makes “practical” to mean
usually within a few hours.)
5.4 Cadets are to address all instructors by “sir”,
“ma’am”, or their title and last name at
all times.
5.5 Sexual harassment in any
form is strictly prohibited in the Academy.
This is conduct unbecoming a cadet and may be deemed an honors violation
in some circumstances.
5.6 A
cadet’s usage of obscene language or other
profanities is prohibited in the Academy.
5.7 Cadets are to actively
work towards establishing good rapport with other cadets and promoting teamwork
within the class.
5.8 Cadets
that arrange a ‘ride-along’ with an agency will conduct themselves in a proper business
manner at all times, will follow the directions of their assigned officer and
submit a memo to their Advisor indicating the date, time, agency and
outstanding details regarding the ‘ride-along.’
Complaints regarding cadets riding with other agencies are considered
extremely serious and may be noted in a cadet’s final fitness report.
5.9 Cadets reporting to an agency (other than
their own) for a ‘ride-along’ shall wear appropriate attire.
.1 Males will wear slacks, button down shirt, highly polished or polished appearing shoes and a tie is recommended.
.2 Females will wear slacks, business-type/conservative blouse, and highly polished or polished appearing shoes.
.3 All clothing will be neat appearing and properly fitted.
5.10 Cadets are at all times to reduce their
exposure to the general public while in uniform. This is especially true of second semester
cadets that are in full uniform. When
leaving campus or other training areas, the uniform is to be concealed or
identifying articles removed. Cadets are
encouraged to remove gunbelts and at a minimum wear other clothing over uniform
shirts with patches. At no time should
the public perceive a cadet as a police officer and cadets are to do everything
possible to avoid such a perception.
6.0 CLASSROOM
BEHAVIOR
6.1 Cadets are responsible for the
appearance of the classroom. Upon arriving
at the classroom, they are to dispose of trash and other inappropriate
articles, such as drink cups or food wrappers.
Prior to leaving the classroom, cadets are to make sure all debris is
properly disposed of and all chairs are pushed to the tables. You are to pay proper respect for those coming
after you to use the facility by leaving it in an orderly condition.
6.2 No food or drink (excluding water)
is allowed in any classroom. If water is
brought into the classroom, it must be in sealable container. The seal must be of the type that will not
release if dropped.
6.3 No
tobacco use is permitted in any
classrooms. This includes
"smokeless tobacco".
6.4 When
the instructor is ready to begin class (at the start of class or after breaks),
all cadets are to proceed to their seats and stand at attention until being
told to be seated. When the instructor
advises the class to take a break, the drill leader will call the class to
attention and wait to be dismissed by the instructor.
6.5 At the end of class, cadets are to
stand at attention and be dismissed by the instructor.
6.6 Talking with other cadets without
the instructor’s permission will not be tolerated.
6.7 Sleeping in class is strictly
prohibited.
6.8 By
rotation, squads will be responsible for the following duties at the end of
classroom sessions:
.1 Empty
all trash receptacles in the classroom into the large receptacles outside.
.2 Insure
all trash is removed from tables and floor.
.3 Insure
all chairs are pushed up to the table and the room is in proper order.
6.9 When cadets are on sidewalks or in the
classroom and an instructor or other officer approaches, they are to immediately give adequate room for them
to pass unobstructed.
7.0 PERSONAL
GROOMING
7.1 Cadets will maintain grooming standards consistent
with their departmental regulations.
7.2 Male cadets:
.1 Must
maintain a conservative hairstyle and overall appearance.
.2 Are
to be clean-shaven, but may have a neatly trimmed mustache.
7.3 Female cadets:
.1 Must
maintain a conservative hairstyle and overall appearance. Hair must be worn in a manner that it does
not touch the shoulders.
.2 Fingernails
are not to exceed ¼” in length.
8.0 UNIFORM ATTIRE
8.1 Week
night class sessions. Unless otherwise
noted, cadets will wear a button down white dress shirt or blouse, black clip-on
tie and black slacks. Footwear must be
authorized uniform footwear or black dress shoes or boots and must be highly
polished or of a high gloss synthetic material.
8.2 Sunday Classroom Uniform
First Semester Cadets: The first
month of the Academy cadets will wear the same uniform they wear for week night
classes. Starting the first Sunday of
the second month of the Academy, cadets will be required to wear an authorized
uniform shirt, nametag, pants, pants belt and footwear, unless defensive
tactics, range or other physical activity is scheduled.
Second Semester Cadets: Unless
defensive tactics, range or other physical activity is scheduled, cadets will
wear their department's uniform. All
uniforms will bear an authorized nametag, over the right pocket.
8.3 Physical
Training Uniform
The
physical training uniform (PT
uniform) consists of the white T-shirt with last name and cadet number on front
and rear; academy hat, navy blue shorts or sweat pants, white socks and running
shoes.
(T-shirt
– White in color with plain crew collar.
The name will be 2” below the collar (measured from the bottom of the
collar’s seam), and the cadet’s number 1” below the name. The printing on the shirt (name and number)
will be 1½” in height.)
Shorts
and sweat pants - Navy blue in color and shall not have any logos or writing on
them. The physical fitness uniform will
be worn for all physical conditioning training and defensive tactics sessions.
Unpolishable athletic shoes are required for self-defense
classes.
8.4 Range Uniform
The
range uniform consists of the
academy hat, physical training T-shirt, tan BDU pants and shoes (athletic shoes
are allowed). The cap is required safety
equipment. In lieu of the physical
training T-shirt, the class may opt to wear the class T-shirt if it bears the
cadet’s name on the back. Uniformity is
required; all must wear one or the other.
8.5 Cadets
may wear the range uniform on days
where the classes consist of physical activities such as firearms training at
the range, pursuit driving, or any other time authorized by the Academy staff.
8.6 Inspections
The
Class Advisor will conduct unannounced inspections of the cadets. Each violation of the uniform code will
result in the cadet being penalized.
8.7 Cadets are not allowed to wear Academy
attire (shirts and hats with logo) into any establishment that may bring
discredit to the Academy. This includes,
but not limited to, establishments that serve alcoholic beverages as their main
business.
8.8 Cadets will have available to them a set of
authorized handcuffs for any defensive tactics, arrest techniques or baton
classes. Once handcuffing techniques
have been presented to the class, cadets will also have handcuffs available for
all physical conditioning sessions.
8.9 Desk nametags are required for all
classroom sessions.
9.0 NOTEBOOK REQUIREMENTS
9.1 Components:
.1 Two three
ring binders with transparent face to insert cover pages. This is a minimum as the amount of material
collected will exceed one notebook. (Issued)
.2 Cover sheet
with cadet's name, agency, class number and dates of attendance. This needs to be in the front of both books. (Issued)
.3 Index.
.4 Index tabs. Index tabs for
each AzPOST section is the minimum. Tabs
for each subsection will award more points.
Having the section and subsection tabs easily identified as such
(different color or type) is also desirable.
9.2 Detail
.1 All notes
must be on standard notebook paper. If
all notes are typed, they are to be on 8½” by 11” typing paper.
.2 All
handouts are to be included.
.3 Notes are
to be neatly written or typed. (Clarification notes on handouts need not be
redone and will be scored for completeness, not necessarily neatness.)
.4 Notes and
handouts are to be in the order of the supplied index. You will start with one notebook and as you
collect material, it will eventually grow into both. Do not
group your notes in the notebooks by semesters, but according to the index
given.
9.3 Grading
of Notebooks:
.1 Books match
and are in good repair 5% - 10%
.2 Cover
sheets present and in good repair 5% - 10%
.3 Index
complete and in the proper position 5% - 10%
.4 Tabs
complete and neat 5% - 10%
.5 Tracking
material complete and up to date 5% - 10%
.6 Neatness of
notes 10%
- 25%
.1 Typed 10%
- 25%
.2 Neatly hand written 5% - 20%
.3 Hand written 5% - 20%
.7 Complete
collection of notes and handouts: 5% - 25%
10.0 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
10.1 Per AzPOST rules, cadets must pass the Peace
Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) with a score of at least 384 points to
be certified. Cadets are given three
opportunities, but not guaranteed three tries.
That means that they must qualify on one of the three scheduled
opportunities. If they cannot
participate for any reason, they are not allowed additional opportunities. Only standard athletic shoes and attire may
be worn. No shoes with cleats, spikes or
other enhancements that are considered out of the norm by the Director.
10.2 If a cadet is unable to
qualify on the POPAT during the first session of the semester, they will have
one more regularly scheduled attempt to qualify. A failure to qualify on the second test will
require them to attend the remedial session for one additional attempt to
qualify. A failure on that last attempt
will preclude the cadet from graduating and they will be dropped from the
Academy.
10.3 If weather conditions are such as the
physical conditioning instructor feels the cadet was not able to perform at
their best, an additional session may be scheduled at the discretion of the
Academy Director. This would only be
allowed in very unusual circumstances.
10.4 If a cadet is unable to qualify by the end of
the first semester, they may not re-start
the Academy until approval is given by the Academy Director. The Director may require the successful
completion of a physical test as part of the decision making process.
10.5 Cadets unable to pass the Cooper 1.5 mile run
with a score of at least 40 points will be assigned to the ‘Slow Group’ and be
required to participate in additional activities. These activities include physical training
after class on nights when the classroom session is less than 4 hours in length. In addition, management of needed equipment,
such as POPAT equipment (first semester) and defensive tactics equipment.
10.6 Others assigned to the ‘Slow Group’ are those
unable to fully participate in Sunday morning physical activities. If a cadet is ill and unable to participate
in a session, they are assigned to the ‘Slow Group’ until that session is
made-up by participating in an after class physical training session. (Missed Sunday morning sessions are not
made-up by assisting to manage equipment.)
10.7 Cadets unable to run at least 2 miles by the
end of the second month of the Academy will receive demerits for each Sunday
morning session that they are unable to complete at least that distance unless
they have a doctor's excuse. Stopping or
walking is considered a failure to complete the minimum requirements.
10.8 Members of the ‘Slow Group’ that are unable
to participate on Sunday morning are required to have a doctor’s excuse or
receive demerits.
11.0 PROFICIENCY SKILLS
11.1 Firearms qualification. Cadets failing to meet AzPOST required
standards on the range will be given four official attempts to do so
each semester. These four attempts must
be “declared” official tries prior to the cadet firing. Practice sessions may be conducted but do not
count for qualification. This includes
AzPOST daylight qualification and the AzPOST low light qualification.
11.2 Field Problems. At the end of the second semester, cadets
will be required to participate in seven field problems, testing their
abilities to apply the skills and knowledge learned in the Academy. Failing four or more of the field problems on
the first try will result in the cadet not graduating. Cadets failing a field problem will be
remediated. After remediation, they will
be given another field problem. If they
fail the second field problem, they will not graduate.
11.3 All proficiency skills required by AzPOST
must be completed to graduate from the Academy or continue to the second
semester.
12.0
CADET / AGENCY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
12.1
Ammunition: AzPOST Rule 8.2.8 states "Using service
ammunition, demonstrate the ability to qualify with a service handgun on the
POST daytime and nighttime firearms qualification courses." AzPOST advises they will accept ammunition
that the agency certifies as being equivalent to duty ammunition. If the ammunition is in question, the Academy
may require a statement of equivalency from the agency. Each cadet is required to provide 800 rounds
of practice ammunition and 100 rounds of duty equivalent ammunition for the
first semester and 400 rounds of practice ammunition for the second semester.
It is dependent upon the cadet to have the proper ammunition available for
range sessions. The number of rounds
needed for each range session cannot be determined in advance as it is relative
to the abilities of the class.
12.2
Techniques for
Directing Traffic: Rule 4.5.5 requires the cadet to direct traffic. A uniform is not required for this activity,
but "uniform appearing" attire is required. The cadets will be wearing a traffic vest so
no badge or other insignia is required. There will be a uniformed officer at
the side of the road during this phase of training.
12.3
Vehicle
Operations: AzPOST requires each cadet to qualify at the driving track.
.1 Rule 8.6.4
- Demonstrate the ability to control, recover or regain control of a vehicle
during the following:
.1 30 and 40 mph lane changes
.2 90 and 180 degree turns
.3 Backing
.4 Excessive acceleration
.5 Excessive braking
.6 Excessive skid/slide
.2 Rule 8.6.5
- Demonstrate the proper acceleration, braking, corner entry, and vehicle
position to successfully negotiate a simulated pursuit driving course.
12.4
The agency will
need to supply a vehicle for each group of one through three cadets.
13.0 WRITTEN EXAM PROCEDURES (Default procedure –
may be deviated from by the instructor.)
13.1 Put all books and notes away, off the
desk. Retain only your #2 pencil and
eraser.
13.2 Complete the front of the electronic test
form with the following information:
.1 Last Name
and GCC ID number on the “Name” line.
.2 Subject
topic on the “Subject” line.
.3 Date of the
test (month/day/year) on the “Date” line.
13.3 Complete the test by filling in the proper
areas with the pencil.
13.4 Any erasures are to be indicated with a small
mark TO THE RIGHT of the last column.
Make no marks left of the question number.
13.5 When you have completed the test, take the
answer sheet ONLY to the instructor, and show where erasures were made. The instructor will write your final answer
to the right of the last column in ink.
13.6 Turn the test face down on your desk and you
may leave the room. Do not discuss the
test outside the door with other cadets.
No noise is to be heard inside the classroom from outside. This includes all activity. Do not joke, laugh, etc. when it may be heard
inside.
13.7 After all have taken the test and the
instructor has graded them, return to your seat.
13.8 After the instructor has returned your answer
sheet, review those questions missed and formulate questions if you do not
understand why you missed any of them.
13.9 The instructor will then ask if there are
questions regarding groups of questions, such as: “Any questions regarding
questions 1 through 5?” If you have a
question, raise your hand and be called upon by the instructor.
13.10 The instructor’s responsibility is that you
know what the correct answer is, not that you agree with the correct answer.
13.11 After you have reviewed the test, on the back
of the test sheet, sign your name and write your GCC ID number on the “Name”
line. This indicates you have reviewed
the test.
13.12 When it is time to hand in the test, IN ID
NUMBER SEQUENCE, place your test in one stack on the instructor’s desk and your
answer sheet, face down.
14.0
14.1 For the
purposes of the grade awarded by GCC at the conclusion of the semester, all
scores will be collected and applied to the following formula, according to
semester: (This grade may be added to or
subtracted from according to rewards or penalties.)
First Semester
|
Grade
Category |
Weight |
|
Academics
(Written exams) |
25% |
|
Final Comprehensive Exam |
25% |
|
Physical Training The last* Cooper
Standard physical testing score. |
25% |
|
Firearms The AzPOST waiver scores attained from the first
standard day shoot, the first standard night qualification |
20% |
|
Notebook |
5% |
* If a cadet
has a doctor's excuse for the last Cooper test, the one previous test will be
used for the grade.
Second Semester
|
Grade
Category |
Weight |
|
Academics
(Written exams) |
20% |
|
AzPOST Comprehensive Exam |
25% |
|
Physical Training The total of the two standard Cooper waiver
scores. If any are missed, the
remedial session will need to be used for a make-up or the Cooper score from
the other session for the semester will be lowered by 10% and that score used
for grade.. |
20% |
|
Firearms The AzPOST waiver scores attained from one standard
day shoot, one standard night qualification. |
13% |
|
Field Problems Cadets will be put through a series of scenarios
that are graded. |
15% |
|
Notebook |
5% |
|
Uniform inspections. |
2% |
14.2 Grades are awarded according to the final
percentage:
.1 A = 90% through
100% B = 85% through 89% C
= 75% through 84% F = Below 75%
.2 All
scores are rounded to the nearest percentage score.
14.3 A grade of “D” will be awarded if a cadet’s
performance is at least 75% per the above formula but has not met other minimum
requirements each semester. This
includes:
.1 Fails to
qualify on the firing range on either the daylight and low light AzPOST
courses.
.2 Fails to
qualify on the Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test.
.3 Initially
fails four or more of the seven field problems presented in the second
semester.
.4 Fails any
field problem two times. (Initial
problem and the remedial.)
.5 Fails to
pass any required AzPOST proficiency skills test, including Defensive Tactics,
Baton, Driving, First Aid, Traffic Direction, etc.
14.4 Exceptional
Performance: There are four specialty awards given
upon graduating from the second semester.
They are awarded to cadets who score the highest over both semesters in
Academics, Physical Training, Marksmanship and Field Problems.
Academics. Scores from all written examinations, excluding
remedial exams.
Physical Training. The scores from the second POPAT exam during the
first semester and both POPAT exams administered during the second semester,
excluding remedial sessions. If a
medical excuse is used for the second POPAT test during the first semester, it
must be made up to compete for this award.
Marksmanship. The non-remedial AzPOST waiver scores (day and
night) fired each semester.
Field Problems. The cumulative score from a series of scenarios
administered at the end of the second semester.
15.0 GRADUATING WITH DISTINCTION
Each of the final percentage grades for the first and
second semesters must be over 89.49%.
This includes added bonus points for being the monitor or alternate
monitor or other position. Those cadets
graduating with distinction will be recognized at the graduation and will
receive a special certificate.
16.0 POLICIES FOR GCC SPONSORED CADETS
16.01 Ammunition:
Qualifying ammunition during the first semester must be factory
hollow-points of a major
16.02 Driver
Training
During the first semester, there are two days at the driving track. Open enrollment cadets will need to supply a vehicle for every three cadets. Normally this is done through a rental agency by renting a full size, rear wheel drive vehicle with three drivers listed and full insurance. The cost of these rentals is to be shared by the cadets. Any cadet not participating in the process to make vehicles available for training will not be allowed to participate and therefore not be eligible for AzPOST certification.
16.03 Graduation
GCC Cadets will wear their long sleeve shirts with a black tie and gold tie bar.
16.04 GCC Cadets
will receive a GCC Cadet badge at the first semester graduation, however they
must return the badge after the second semester graduation. Failure to return the badge will result in their
official status being withdrawn.
16.05 Uniforms
GCC Cadets will wear a standard black police uniform shirt and pants (no cargo pockets.) The cadets as a class are to decide which make and style of uniform that will be purchased, but all will be the same. Cadets will need both a short sleeve and long sleeve shirt. Patches will be awarded upon qualifying on the Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT.)
Gun belt and equipment will be black and can be either leather (or leather looking) or nylon. All cadets do not have to have the same style or type.
17.0 ACADEMY DIRECTOR DISCRETION
The Academy Director has the ability to waive
Academy Rules if requested by a cadet’s agency, or if there are extraordinary
circumstances that the Director determines are sufficient cause for the waiver.
A waiver would be very
unusual and not applied merely to the inability to meet stated standards.