The cadets in the 86th Police Academy Class participated in classroom and hands on training in the "K9 Encounters" course. The "K9 Encounters" course is a comprehensive training event designed to teach law enforcement officers to understand encounters with K9s in various operational scenarios. Topics discussed include Understanding Canine Behavior (body language, signs of aggression, and stress indicators), Legal Considerations (search and seizure laws, liability issues, legal framework surround
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The cadets in the 86th Police Academy Class participated in classroom and hands on training in the "K9 Encounters" course. The "K9 Encounters" course is a comprehensive training event designed to teach law enforcement officers to understand encounters with K9s in various operational scenarios. Topics discussed include Understanding Canine Behavior (body language, signs of aggression, and stress indicators), Legal Considerations (search and seizure laws, liability issues, legal framework surround
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📺 Cadet Watch Episode 3: “Duty of Care” Episode 3 of Cadet Watch highlights the pivotal training weeks where Class 88 learns to balance precision, pressure, and responsibility behind the wheel and with a firearm. From the high-speed driving track, to the controlled environment of the firearms range, cadets face the reality that every decision carries weight. Instructors emphasize that sound judgment, de-escalation, and diplomacy are just as critical on the streets as technical skill. Ready to s
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📺 Cadet Watch Episode 3: “Duty of Care” Episode 3 of Cadet Watch highlights the pivotal training weeks where Class 88 learns to balance precision, pressure, and responsibility behind the wheel and with a firearm. From the high-speed driving track, to the controlled environment of the firearms range, cadets face the reality that every decision carries weight. Instructors emphasize that sound judgment, de-escalation, and diplomacy are just as critical on the streets as technical skill. Ready to s
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This week, the 86th Police cadets received Crisis Intervention Training. This training provides cadets with the key concepts, safety techniques, and communication skills for peace officers to use when they respond to individuals in a severe mental health crisis. It covers the legal aspects of mental health commitments, liability issues, mental disorders, and mental disabilities. Through lectures and hands-on role-playing scenarios, the cadets were able to understand indicators of mental illness,
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This week, the 86th Police cadets received Crisis Intervention Training. This training provides cadets with the key concepts, safety techniques, and communication skills for peace officers to use when they respond to individuals in a severe mental health crisis. It covers the legal aspects of mental health commitments, liability issues, mental disorders, and mental disabilities. Through lectures and hands-on role-playing scenarios, the cadets were able to understand indicators of mental illness,
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✈️Inside the Tactical Training Facility– Uninterrupted Flythrough ✈️ Get a closer look at the state-of-the-art Tactical Training Building featured in yesterday’s post. This facility allows officers to train for life-saving active shooter scenarios with movable walls that simulate real-world environments and safe, realistic simunition training. 📽️ Watch now! | Pasadena Police Department
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✈️Inside the Tactical Training Facility– Uninterrupted Flythrough ✈️ Get a closer look at the state-of-the-art Tactical Training Building featured in yesterday’s post. This facility allows officers to train for life-saving active shooter scenarios with movable walls that simulate real-world environments and safe, realistic simunition training. 📽️ Watch now! | Pasadena Police Department
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Police Academy - Training Week #25. The cadets have been grinding it out on the firearms range for the past two weeks while enduring this uncomfortable heat. They acquired a thorough understanding of firearm manipulation, marksmanship, and safety protocols from our expert range staff. Each cadet worked hard and committed to sharpening their skills with their handgun, developing their proficiency, and bolstering their confidence with the invaluable support and guidance from our Police Academy Ins
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Police Academy - Training Week #25. The cadets have been grinding it out on the firearms range for the past two weeks while enduring this uncomfortable heat. They acquired a thorough understanding of firearm manipulation, marksmanship, and safety protocols from our expert range staff. Each cadet worked hard and committed to sharpening their skills with their handgun, developing their proficiency, and bolstering their confidence with the invaluable support and guidance from our Police Academy Ins
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Cadet Watch Episode #4: “The Privilege of Duty” You've followed Cadet Class 88 through every challenge and every step of their journey as they've pushed themselves to become Pasadena's Finest. Now, in Episode 4, their story reaches its final chapter. This episode marks the conclusion of their time at the academy, a transformation forged through discipline and sacrifice. They face the pressure of their TCOLE licensing exams, endure the rites of passage of TASER and OC spray exposure, and ultimate
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Cadet Watch Episode #4: “The Privilege of Duty” You've followed Cadet Class 88 through every challenge and every step of their journey as they've pushed themselves to become Pasadena's Finest. Now, in Episode 4, their story reaches its final chapter. This episode marks the conclusion of their time at the academy, a transformation forged through discipline and sacrifice. They face the pressure of their TCOLE licensing exams, endure the rites of passage of TASER and OC spray exposure, and ultimate
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The Pasadena Police Department is proud to introduce our state-of-the-art Tactical Training Building, a facility designed to give officers the critical, life-saving training they need to respond to active shooter situations and other high-risk incidents. 🔹 Active Shooter Response Training Officers are now able to train in realistic, high-pressure scenarios that prepare them to act quickly and effectively in life-or-death situations. This advanced facility ensures they receive consistent, high-q
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The Pasadena Police Department is proud to introduce our state-of-the-art Tactical Training Building, a facility designed to give officers the critical, life-saving training they need to respond to active shooter situations and other high-risk incidents. 🔹 Active Shooter Response Training Officers are now able to train in realistic, high-pressure scenarios that prepare them to act quickly and effectively in life-or-death situations. This advanced facility ensures they receive consistent, high-q
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This morning the Pasadena Police Department’s 81st Basic Academy was sworn in by Chief of Police Josh Bruegger. Later this evening, they will be recognized in a graduation ceremony attended by their friends and family. Please join us in congratulating the newest members of our department. #PPDClass81 | Pasadena Police Department
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Pasadena PD's RAMP Program: Supporting Our Community's Heroes We're proud to share a new video showcasing the Pasadena Police Department's Resiliency and Mentorship Program (RAMP)! This vital program is dedicated to supporting the well-being of our officers and their families, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally. Since its launch in 2024, RAMP has made significant strides in prioritizing the mental, physical, social, financial, and spiritual he
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📺Cadet Watch Episode 2: “The Climb Continues” Cadet Watch Episode 2 continues Class 88's journey, taking you with them as the cadets share their experiences of transformation since day one, discussing fitness victories that once seemed out of reach. As they tackle the Academy's rigorous academic demands, they focus on crucial topics like Penal Code while maintaining meticulous maintenance of their academy "notebooks". Through grueling schedules and independent study, they discover that pushing
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🚨 Pasadena Police Academy Open House 🚨 Are you ready to take the next step toward a career in law enforcement? Join us for the Pasadena Police Academy Open House, where you’ll get an inside look at the rigorous training and dedication required to become a Pasadena Police Officer. 📅 Date: Saturday, March 8th 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Pasadena Police Academy: 6052 Genoa Red Bluff Road, Pasadena, TX 77507 This event is your opportunity to explore the academy, meet instructors,
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This was an exciting week for our JrCPA and CPA members, as they were treated to a demo from our Bomb Squad 💣 With reverberations you could feel in your chest, plumes of smoke and flashes of light, it was impossible not to get a small surge of adrenaline while witnessing these controlled detonations. Following the demo, students got a behind the scenes look at their equipment and an in depth Q&A about their training and callouts. There are few officers trained to do what they do, so we are grat
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Earlier this morning, the Pasadena Police Department held its Civil Service Exam—marking the first step for those pursuing a career in law enforcement. The journey to becoming a Pasadena Police Officer has officially begun. | Pasadena Police Department
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📺 YouTube link pinned in the first comment! Today, we proudly unveil Episode 1 of Cadet Watch—a behind-the-scenes look at the intense, transformative journey of future Pasadena Police Officers. But this premiere isn’t just about the academy experience—it’s your opportunity to join our team. The Pasadena Police Department is actively hiring for both the Basic and Modified Police Academy programs. A Career That Matters – A Future You Can Be Proud Of If you're looking for purpose, challenge, and s
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The FBI National Academy is a highly respected 12-week professional development program located in Quantico, Virginia, with a focus on leadership, mental health, and the management of critical incidents. The academy brings together senior and executive law enforcement leaders from across the country and around the world. The FBI describes the academy as the home of “the best of the best,” noting that FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA) members stand among the top one percent of law enforcem
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🚨 NOW HIRING! 🚨 Serve your community and make a real difference. The Pasadena Police Department is recruiting for the Basic and Modified Police Academy! Civil Service Exam Details: 🗓️ Testing Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM 📍 Location: Campbell Hall 📅 Registration Deadline: March 28, 2025, by 4:00 PM 💰 Benefits Include: Starting salary for academy cadets: $76,379.85/year* $10,000 Hiring Incentive/Sign-On Bonus for eligible police cadets! Top officer salary: $106,618.54/year*
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We’re incredibly fortunate at the Pasadena Police Department to work alongside the extraordinary volunteers of the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. These individuals consistently go above and beyond, generously sharing their time and energy to make our community stronger. In this special video feature, we sit down with CPAAA members to learn what fuels their decades‑long passion for service—from supporting local events to assisting with special initiatives. If you're interested in joi
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We would like to congratulate Lieutenant M.P. Jackson, Sergeant James Zink, Sergeant Ronnie Jordan, and Sergeant Matt Novotny from the 32nd Pasadena Police Academy on achieving 40 years of service with our department. Your dedication and commitment to our community is appreciated. | Pasadena Police Department
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🚨**NOW HIRING!**🚨 Ready to serve your community and make a difference? The Pasadena Police Department is recruiting for the Basic and Modified Police Academy! Civil Service Exam Details: 🗓️ Testing Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM 📍 Location: Campbell Hall Registration Deadline: 📅 March 28, 2025, by 4:00 PM 💰 BENEFITS INCLUDE: Starting salary for academy cadets: $76,379.85/year* $10,000 Hiring Incentive/Sign-On Bonus for eligible police cadets! Top officer salary: $106,618.54
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🎅✨ Officer Santa Program: Spreading Joy in Pasadena ✨🎅 The Officer Santa Program is one of our most cherished traditions, bringing smiles and hope to nearly 500 children in need each year. Our officers go above and beyond—spending long hours shopping for personalized gifts after full workdays—to make the season brighter for our community’s children. This program is about more than gifts; it’s about building lasting relationships and showing that we care beyond the holidays. It is a true privil
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Are you ready to step into a new career? The Pasadena Police Department is currently recruiting for a Basic Police Academy. The Civil Service test is scheduled for September 16th at 9:00 a.m. The deadline to register is September 7th. For more information and to get signed up go to www.ppdcareer.com or call the Personnel and Training Academy at 713-475-4824. | Pasadena Police Department
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CadetWatch Episode #2- Trailer " The Climb Continues" 📅 Release date: Monday- 4/14/2025 at 10:00 AM They’ve endured the mental grind, the physical challenges, and the pressure of proving they belong. Now they face new obstacles that test everything they've worked for. Episode 2 follows Class 88 of the Pasadena Police Academy and takes you deeper into their journey. From the classroom to physical conditioning, from family support to moments of doubt, you’ll see what it really takes to wear the b
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Pasadena Police Department's Physical Agility Testing Video
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Spotlight on the great work and collaboration between the Pasadena Police Department and city departments to keep Pasadena thriving. The Pasadena Police Department's Quality of Life (QOL), Community Improvement, and Code Enforcement Division, with the assistance of other city leaders, has teamed up to focus on some problem areas throughout Pasadena. The relationships and partnerships among these departments are vital to the city's continued growth and success. Across the nation, we face issues o
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On Friday, June 26, three Police Recruits graduated the Pasadena Police Departments Modified Academy. Chief Mike Thaler was joined by city officials, family members and friends in a ceremony to welcome Tracy Watson, Anthony Romero and Federico Cruz to the PPD family. Congratulations! | Pasadena Police Department
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Join our great team at the Pasadena Police Department. For more information on how to apply, visit www.ppdcareer.com. | Pasadena Police Department
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Congratulations to the graduates of the 27th Junior Citizens Police Academy. Thank you to the Pasadena Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and Casa Ole' for providing dinner for graduates and their families. | Pasadena Police Department
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The Pasadena Police Department is looking for qualified men and women who have the courage to make a difference in our community. Click on the video below to learn more about this exciting career opportunity. To register for the Civil Service Exam visit ppdcareer.com. | Pasadena Police Department
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