Friday, November 20, 2009

Academics

 

SDRPA

SOUTHERN DESERT REGIONAL POLICE ACADEMY
 College of Southern Nevada
CSN Henderson Campus
Sort Code H6C
700 College Drive
Henderson, NV 89002
Phone No.  (702) 651-3500
Fax No. (702) 651-3533

Academy Staff:

  • Interim Executive Director: Terry L. Pippin
  • Academic Director: Terry L. Pippin
  • Office Manager: Lupe Zahn
  • Supervisor: Sergeant James Brown, North Las Vegas Police Department
  • TAC Officers: Officer Larry Jannotti, Henderson Police Department
  • Officer Becky Rooks, North Las Vegas Police Department
  • Officer Dave Adams, Henderson Police Department
  • Officer Bill McLain, Clark County School District Police Department
  • Corrections Academy Staff
  • Officer Gerardo Lopez, North Las Vegas Correctional Center
  • Officer Henry Caindec, Dept. of Detention & Enforcement
  • Officer Steve Merrill, Henderson Corrections 

Are You Interested in a Career in Law Enforcement?

  • Graduates will receive 33 credits [Criminal Justice (30), English (3), and a Category 1 diploma which is approved by the Nevada POST Committee.
  • Program is full-time, Monday through Friday (0730 X 1730 hours) for twenty-two weeks.
  • Graduates from the program are currently working as law enforcement officers in many different law enforcement agencies in the State of Nevada.
  • Tuition costs are at the current rate for thirty-three college credits, required registration fees, and appropriate automobile insurance as mandated by the UCSN for non-affiliated students.
  • Interested non-affiliated applicants must pass a written exam and an oral board, background check as administered by a participating police department, psychological test, and the Nevada POST physical agility test. (See link below)
  • A letter from a physician stating that the candidate is physically qualified to participate in the rigors of the academy must be presented upon enrollment.
  • Must possess a Nevada Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit. Permit must be for one of the authorized academy firearms.

Links & Resources

The Southern Desert Regional Police Academy is a consortium between the Henderson Police Department, the North Las Vegas Police Department and the College of Southern Nevada.