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State Certifies ECSO To Operate Their Own Training Academy
February 17, 2023
The state has certified the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Training School.
The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission voted unanimously Thursday to authorize the training academy following a presentation by Sheriff Chip Simmons and Commander Andrew Hobbs in Lake Mary, Florida.
The ECSO becomes only one of six law enforcement agencies in Florida to gain commission approval to operate their own law enforcement academy to train recruits and offer other specialized training.
Historically, local law enforcement agencies have only utilized Pensacola Junior College or George Stone Vocational.
The ECSO said their training school will allow the agency to immerse recruits in our culture, standards, and policies from day one.
“We anticipate a faster and higher level of law enforcement training under this new direction. You will soon see Escambia County Sheriff’s Office recruits engaging in state-of-the-art coursework, physical training, firearms training, and other aspects of professional law enforcement activities,” ECSO said.
The first academy is planned for early summer.
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6 Responses to “State Certifies ECSO To Operate Their Own Training Academy”
@Seth
What big cities have been “burned down”?
I believe this has the potential to be a good thing for our County. However, I believe there needs to be a Citizens Oversight Committee (COC) to regulate the training procedures and protocols in place by the ECSD. Each County District should have one representative to voice the opinions of the citizens concerning the training and conduct of ECSD Officers. We need an Attorney to help get our voice across. As we all now, there are Good Cops, and there are BAD Cops… I believe we should have the Right to work with our local Sherriff’s Department on building a stronger and crime-free community. I believe that if this is implemented we would lead the Country by Example… Maybe the Big Cities would quit being Burned Down. Something to think about.
Start teaching with and end with the Code of Ethics. All LEO’s should know that by heart because it is the heart of Law Enforcement. Good job ECSO and best of luck for an awesome outcome!
This is really a wonderful idea. I hope the Sheriff will use other agency personnel for specified training as well. There is a wealth of resources and experience available. Specifically in the area of traffic stops, dui detection and apprehension and the like.
@ because. I would think our cultures would mean things such as honor,commitment ,sacrifice ,service to the community, bravery something along those lines
Exactly what are “our cultures” that will part of the training process?